Refurbishment work Lame level crossings in Wedemark - detours necessary!

Refurbishment work Lame level crossings in Wedemark - detours necessary!

This day, July 21, 2025, have resulted in some developments on the railway line between Bennemühlen and Schwarmstedt, which are important for residents and commuters. Unfortunately, the renovation work on this important connection ensures restrictions that can be felt in the Wedemark municipal area. There is reliable information about the current situation from the city of Hanover, which emphasizes that the closures at several level crossings are in force. The Celler Weg, which is completely closed, are particularly affected, as well as the transition to Hannoverschen Straße, which can only be opened after a cleaning machine, probably in 3 to 4 hours.

For commuters and road users, a look at the other level crossings is advisable: The Dickweg is temporarily open, but under the supervision of a security item, while the transitions to the village jug and the pedestrian station are currently closed. However, Brinkhansstraße also offers a provisional opening, secured by train employees.

level crossings in Lindwedel: New regulation

In parallel to these renovation work, the traffic authority introduced a groundbreaking regulation for the rail crossings in Lindwedel on the initiative of Samtgemeinde Mayor Björn Gehrs and Lindwedel's Mayor Artur Minke. This change, which says that the two transitions "Hannoversche Straße" and "Dickishweg" should not be blocked at the same time, could prevent mileage and an isolated location for the citizens of Lindwedel. Such a clever decision takes pressure from the situation and protects the residents from the disadvantages of a variety of closures.

The responsible persons agree that this change was not only possible through the use of the community, but also through the cooperation with the responsible authorities, the construction company and the train. A big thank you therefore deserves to everyone who campaigned for this important concern.

Security and modernization

The problem of the level crossings does not only affect residents in Schwarmstedt and Lindwedel. In the entire country, these transitions are a constant source of tensions in road traffic, cause stress and can be potentially dangerous. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure is in favor of a sustainable solution by providing around 75 million euros annually to replace level crossings by transfer buildings. In the past, the number of level crossings in Germany was reduced from 28,336 in 2005 to 22,545 in 2020.

These modernization efforts show that there is a clear goal: to increase the safety of road users and to improve the quality of life of the residents. Simplified approval procedures and financial incentives support municipalities in efficient solving existing problems and avoiding new transitions.

The situation remains exciting and requires a good hand of everyone involved to master the challenges as best as possible. Further information and updates can be found on the website of Hannover.de and Schwarmstedt.de . In the future, bmv.de provide important information to improve traffic safety at rail crossings.