Saarbrücken transforms Metzer Straße: New walking and bike path comes!

Saarbrücken transforms Metzer Straße: New walking and bike path comes!

In Saarbrücken, a new walking and cycle path along Metzer Strasse is being built. This important expansion extends over a length of 1.4 kilometers and runs between the Metzer Straße/Untertürkheimer Straße/Autobahnzringer A6 roundabout and the state border with France. With this project, the city pursues the goal of increasing traffic safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

On Monday, May 5th, the conversion of the sidewalk begins from the entrance of the parking lot opposite the confluence of the street "Zum Zollstock" to the access to the ZF site. During the work, the traffic in both directions is guided in a single lane past the construction site. An important detail is that the access to the crematorium is guaranteed at all times during the construction period.

progress and the next construction phase

In another construction phase, which begins on Monday, August 26th, it is also worked on the sidewalk. This section is expected to take two months. In the confluence area to the street "am main cemetery", the walkway on the side is converted towards France.

In particular, it should be noted that an existing construction site light remains during this time. The traffic from Metzer Straße is led past the crossing island. From the direction of France, the straight-ahead and left-turn lane in the construction area is summarized into a lane. The left-turn lane into the Römerstraße from the direction of the city center is eliminated, so that a detour via the roundabout is set up on the national border.

safety measures for pedestrians

Despite the extensive construction work, care is taken to ensure that there are safe crossing options for pedestrians. They are led to the other side of the street using one traffic light, which ensures safe access. A lane is still available for each direction of travel during the construction phase to maintain the transport connection.

These measures to improve the infrastructure are part of a comprehensive plan of the city of Saarbrücken, traffic safety and quality of stay in urban areas. The conversion of the walking and cycle path will not only change the traffic image, but also increase the safety of the users and contribute to the urban mobility transition. More information about the expansion plans can be found on the official sides of the city of Saarbrücken. Saarbruecken.de reports that ... and saarnews.com adds these details, while [rule_4_plain] the context of the transport infrastructure in the region shown.