Poller problems in Zweibrücken: cost explosion and defects!

Poller problems in Zweibrücken: cost explosion and defects!

The bollard between Rosengartenstrasse and Hallplatz in Zweibrücken is functional again. This was confirmed by town hall spokesman Jens John. The defective final switch, which is responsible for driving up and down the bollard, was repaired. The costs for the repair are currently still unclear, since no invoice has so far been received.

The Hallplatz bollard was the first retractable bollard in the city center of Zweibrücken and was less than five years in operation until its defect in mid-February. A tragic consequence of the situation is that there is no guarantee or guarantee for this bollard.

situation of the pedestrian zone

In the pedestrian zone of Zweibrücken, there are always additional costs for security measures. A total of 38 new electro-hydraulically retractable bollards were installed in order to effectively block the entrances to the pedestrian zone. These measures have led to an increase in costs by almost 34 percent, which accounts for a total of 262,600 euros. Surprises in the underground caused this increase.

The middle bollard in front of the Hallplatz is currently defective. Interestingly, this bollard had failed five months after his initial installation in March 2020 due to a defect. The guarantee for this bollard has also expired, which is why the city has to bear the repair costs.

To prevent the passage to the Hallplatz, the construction site was closed with a prohibition sign and a shut-off warning bake. It is an unfortunate fact that the Poller failure is even more annoying because the middle bollard has only recently been repaired. The bollard was undermined to be checked in a special company. Only after this exam will the city administration be able to estimate the costs and the time of restoring the Pollerzahl.

considerations for security

The installation of such bollards is an important measure to increase security in public space. They serve to keep pedestrian areas and sidewalks free and prevent them from being parked. The legal basis for the use of bollards is regulated in the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) and road rights. The new version of the StVO, which came into force in August 2009, no longer accepts Poller as traffic facilities.

The design and arrangement of bollards must meet the needs of all road users. Various materials such as plastic, wood, aluminum or steel are used here. The German Association of Blind and Visual Persons (DBSV) recommends a minimum height of 90 cm for better visibility. Such measures are important for security on the streets.