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Complete closure of the B4 in Rötgesbüttel: renovation promises relief!
Current information on renovation and traffic changes on the B4 in Gifhorn: full closure, bypass and measures in 2027.
Complete closure of the B4 in Rötgesbüttel: renovation promises relief!
Things have become quiet in Rötgesbüttel in the last few days, but that could change soon! Federal Highway 4, known as the busiest road in the Gifhorn district with around 22,000 vehicles daily, is facing a comprehensive renovation project. Mayor Hermann Schölkmann has high hopes that the planned bypass as part of the four-lane expansion will noticeably ease the traffic situation. But as is often the case in life, there is a catch: the renovation of the through-town road, which will take around 18 months, requires the B4 to be completely closed.
The measure is being carried out by the state authority for road construction and transport in cooperation with the water board, which is also laying new pipes. During this time, the community also plans to renew and widen the sidewalks. In addition, a crossing aid will be set up near the Emmerich butcher shop, as 265 adults and five children regularly cross the B4 there. The start of the renovation, originally scheduled for spring 2026, has now been postponed to March 2027 in order to only include a winter period in the construction period. WAZ Online reports on the shifts and the challenges that need to be discussed.
Major renovation project
However, the extensive project to renovate the B4 also results in more far-reaching plans to relocate the federal highway. According to the Lower Saxony State Authority for Road Construction and Transport, an around 11 km long bypass is to be built in the Meine - Rötgesbüttel area. The aim is to divert through traffic from the towns and create a better quality of life for residents. The application for the planning approval process was submitted in 2016, and the planning documents have changed several times due to residents' complaints and nature conservation concerns. Lower Saxony informed about the progress and development of the plans, which have now gone through several discussion meetings.
The test results show that the transport infrastructure in Lower Saxony urgently needs renovation. With support from federal funds, the country will tackle hundreds of dilapidated roads and bridges in the coming years. Minister Grant Hendrik Tonne (SPD) has already spoken of a “massive wave of construction sites” that could bring unavoidable traffic jams. In Lower Saxony alone, 150 bridges are so dilapidated that they have to be replaced. NDR provides an overview of the challenges that await the country.
A construction site with a view
The planned renovation and the associated changes are not only a challenge, but also an opportunity for Rötgesbüttel and the surrounding communities. The local council has already decided to put up 30 km/h signs to reduce noise. It will take some time until the renovated roadway and the crossing aid are completed; the work is expected to be completed by around 2028/2029. However, residents of the region can hope for a significant improvement in the traffic situation.
The focus is on the issue of traffic safety and quality of life. It remains to be seen whether this renovation will ultimately have a positive impact on the people of Rötgesbüttel. Until then, however, all road users need to be patient and accept the diversions!