Residents on Ossietzkystrasse: Anger over botched construction work!

Residents on Ossietzkystrasse: Anger over botched construction work!

The current construction work on Ossietzkystrasse is causing a lot of dissatisfaction among residents. During the last city council meeting, a resident expressed her dissatisfaction with the failed construction planning and the inadequate communication with the administration. Their concerns were dismissed by Mayor Michael Galander, who made it clear that some compromises would be necessary for residents during the work. Nevertheless, dissatisfaction remains because the residents on Ringstrasse are also struggling with restricted access to their properties, which is putting additional strain on the situation. Nordkurier reports that the building authority, led by Katharina Häusler, assured that a parking space for the affected resident had been considered as close as possible. In addition, a bevel to the entrance was improved to better take health restrictions into account.

The problem with the construction work has dragged on for several weeks. Frequent postponements for asphalt delivery cause headaches for those responsible. The target date for asphalting in the first construction phase has now been postponed to the end of August to the beginning of September. It is planned to asphalt the first two construction completions as well as the intersection with Erich-Mühsam-Straße. The goal: to create the greatest possible freedom of movement for residents in the residential area.

Legal basis and residents' rights

The situation is made more difficult by the legal framework. The property right according to Article 14 of the Basic Law guarantees residents the right to use their property within the framework of the law. Restrictions on access options are permitted, but only as long as they are necessary for the construction work. However, residents' rights do not protect against all disruptions, which increases the risk of economic losses for residents as a result of the construction work. anwalt.de describes that residents who rely on publicly accessible roads must accept the associated challenges and possible repairs.

The question of possible compensation claims arises particularly for commercial residents. According to the legal requirements, a claim for damages could arise in the event of longer interruptions or significant difficulties with access. The economic existence of a company must not be jeopardized, which must be ensured through detailed planning and execution of the road work. Jakobs-Juchem also explains that impairments requiring compensation exist if the restrictions can be classified as disproportionate or inappropriate.

A look into the future

The construction work on Ossietzkystrasse is far from complete. Further measures are pending up to Pasewalker Allee, including the construction of a roundabout. Nevertheless, local residents and businesses could take advantage of the opportunity to clarify their rights to residents in order to seek compensation for possible economic losses.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that those responsible will have a good hand in continuing the construction work to adequately take the concerns of residents and businesses into account and to ensure a quick and uncomplicated solution. The dialogue between those affected and the administration is of utmost importance in order to avoid discontent and misunderstandings.