Safety measures and road closures for the derby: How to get there!

Safety measures and road closures for the derby: How to get there!

An exciting football game in the 2nd Bundesliga is scheduled for October 26th: Eintracht Braunschweig meets Hannover 96. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Eintracht Stadium, but fans should be prepared for some traffic disruptions and security measures to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The police have announced extensive traffic measures for match day. Rühmer Weg in particular will be completely closed, while Hamburger Straße and Gifhorner Straße to the south will also be affected. These closures apply from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, residents from the Vorwerksiedlung and Schwarzen Berg who arrive from the north can drive through. Other streets such as Siegfriedstrasse are also affected; from the Guntherstrasse intersection, access to Hamburger Strasse will be closed to ensure safe travel. Sehnde News reports that the police are expecting restrictions, particularly at the main train station.

Public transport and recommended travel options

There are numerous helpful measures when traveling by public transport. In addition to the regular light rail, special trips will be set up between the “Hauptbahnhof” and “Gesundheitsamt” stops as well as “Heideblick” and “Schmalbachstrasse”. If you arrive via the train station, it is also recommended to use the “Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs Garten” stop as an alternative stop, as the regular stop at the main station will not be accessible. The tickets are valid as BSVG tickets from three hours before the start of the game. For the journey home, buses and trains are available from “Schmalbachstrasse” and “Gesundheitsamt”.

The federal police are also planning a relief train that will travel from Braunschweig to Hanover. This schedules a departure at 10:43 a.m. and can carry up to 1,200 people. For Eintracht Braunschweig fans, a change at the main station is recommended, while Hannover 96 supporters should use ÜSTRA light rail to get to their destination. Return options are also available: The relief train to Braunschweig departs at the Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof stop at 4:38 p.m. Press portal states that there will also be checks by the federal police during the game.

Safety precautions and prohibitions

The safety precautions not only adhere to traffic, but also relate to prohibited items. According to the general order of the Federal Police, glass bottles, pyrotechnic objects, weapons and disguise items are strictly prohibited on match day. This regulation applies from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and particularly affects the railway lines in the greater Braunschweig area. For football fans, this means leaving all banned items at home and adhering to the rules.

If violent confrontations occur, it is advisable to stay away from conflicts. The police advise not to act alone against aggressors, but to ask for help if necessary and make emergency calls if necessary. Tips and further information can also be found on the Polizeiberatung website.

With all these precautions, the authorities want to increase safety and fun for all fans. All that remains to be seen is who will emerge as the winner of the derby between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96 at the end of the day!