Construction of the extended cycleway along Werscher Straße necessitates a full road closure.
In the heart of Osnabrück, construction on a new bike path along Werscher Straße has commenced, marking a significant step towards improving the city's cycling infrastructure and promoting sustainable transportation.
Timeline
The work on this new bike path began in mid-2023, with an expected completion by late 2023 or early 2024, subject to weather and unforeseen delays.
Construction Details
The project involves creating a dedicated, separated bike path on Werscher Straße to enhance safety for cyclists. The improvements also extend to the road surface quality and intersections, ensuring smoother and safer cycling and pedestrian traffic.
Temporary traffic restrictions and detours are in place during construction, including partial lane closures and reduced speed limits to accommodate workers and equipment safely. Signage has been installed to inform drivers and cyclists about ongoing work and alternative routes.
Traffic Restrictions
Lane reductions and temporary traffic lights are used to manage vehicle flow. Some parking spaces along Werscher Straße were temporarily removed to make room for construction equipment and the new bike path. Local residents and businesses have been notified in advance about construction phases and expected access limitations.
Funding
The project is funded through a combination of municipal budget allocations and federal/state grants aimed at promoting cycling infrastructure. Part of the funding comes from programs supporting climate-friendly transport initiatives, ensuring that the project aligns with environmental goals.
Climate Protection Goals
The bike path construction supports Osnabrück’s broader climate protection strategy by encouraging more residents to choose cycling over car travel. Reduction of car traffic and emissions is a key objective, contributing to improved air quality and reduced carbon footprint. The project ties into the city’s commitment to increasing sustainable urban mobility options as part of its climate action plans.
After the summer holidays, the municipal road will be partially closed on one side with a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h. The total planned costs for the project are 495,532 euros, with the federal government providing 396,425 euros. The construction of the bike path along Werscher Straße is scheduled to end on October 5, 2024.
Every effort will be made to avoid or minimize traffic disruption. During off-peak hours, traffic signs and equipment may be removed or covered if it is safe to do so.
The new bike path along Werscher Straße in Osnabrück will span a distance of one kilometer, starting from the Bissendorf school center and ending at the rehabilitation clinic. A covered bike shelter with ten bike racks will be built at the sports center, usable on both sides. Six more bike racks will be near the parking area.
School buses will not be running from June 24 to August 3, 2024, and many local sports clubs' offers will also take a break until the start of the new school year on August 5. The Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection is supporting the bike path project with nearly 400,000 euros. The construction work will cause traffic restrictions from June 24 to August 3, 2024.
The 20% of the municipality's own funds have already been included in the Bissendorf municipal budget, with the federal government covering 80% of the eligible expenses for the project.
For the most up-to-date information about ongoing infrastructure projects in Osnabrück, please refer to the Osnabrück city transport department or local news sources.
The bike path construction in Osnabrück, funded by a combination of municipal budget allocations and federal/state grants, not only promotes sustainable transportation but also aligns with the city's climate protection strategy. This project, supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, aims to encourage more residents to choose cycling over car travel, thereby reducing car traffic and emissions.
The new bike path spanning one kilometer along Werscher Straße, from the Bissendorf school center to the rehabilitation clinic, will include a covered bike shelter and additional bike racks. However, during the construction period from June 24 to August 3, 2024, some traffic disruptions and restrictions are expected due to the work.
