Pavement closure at the swimming pool: four weeks of diversion for pedestrians!

Pavement closure at the swimming pool: four weeks of diversion for pedestrians!

From Monday, November 3, 2025, the sidewalk at the swimming pool in Südstadt will be closed for approximately four weeks in order to carry out necessary renovation work. The construction work extends between Clara-Zetkin-Straße and the swimming pool and is part of the regular repair work carried out by the city's own property management company Northern Courier reported.

In two construction phases, the path will be rerouted for both pedestrians and cyclists. During the first phase, the section between the Gätenbach and the swimming pool will remain completely closed. Pedestrians and cyclists are directed via Neustrelitzer Straße. The second phase stipulates that half of the sidewalk between Clara-Zetkin-Straße and Gätenbach will remain passable, but that bicycle traffic will be closed there. These measures are necessary to ensure the safety and quality of public roads in the long term.

Construction work and transport infrastructure

The renovation work is not only a step towards improving local footpaths and cycle paths, but is also in the larger context of current efforts to expand the cycling infrastructure in Germany. A report by the Agora Verkehrswende think tank highlights that cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Munich are making varying progress in expanding their cycle paths. Municipal policy decisions and specialized project management are crucial for faster implementation of transport projects, he said Agora transport transition.

But it's not just urban areas where work is being done to improve conditions for cyclists. The Federal Ministry of Transport launched a special financial aid program in 2021 to provide federal funds for projects in the area of ​​cycling infrastructure. A total of around 1.9 billion euros will be available by 2030, of which around 180 million euros are planned for 2025. This shows how important the federal government considers the promotion of cycling. The aim is to sustainably change the use of transport and to strengthen cycling, especially in rural areas BMV explained.

Perspectives for cyclists

In times when the use of bicycles is becoming increasingly popular, the creation of safe and well-developed cycle paths is essential. Current study results show that over 3,500 measures nationwide have already been confirmed in the funding program. This ranges from the creation of new cycle paths to the renovation and upgrading of existing infrastructure.

The upcoming construction work on the swimming pool is a small but important part of a larger puzzle that aims to further advance the transport transition. During the construction period, the residents would like to ask for your understanding, because these measures are ultimately intended to improve the quality of life in Neubrandenburg. However, if the weather is unfavorable, there may be delays in the construction process, so those responsible always keep an eye on the weather situation.