Construction site chaos in Kiel: All closures and diversions at a glance!

Construction site chaos in Kiel: All closures and diversions at a glance!

The streets in Kiel are currently undergoing a lot of change, which presents us with some challenges. There are numerous construction sites going on in the state capital, which are affecting both traffic and infrastructure. Loud kn-online.de The following construction sites are particularly worth mentioning:

Full closures in detail

TheEichenbergskampwill remain completely closed until June 27, 2025, as urgent repairs are being carried out on two rainwater connection pipes. Those tooHasseer Streetwill not be accessible until June 27, 2025. Renovations and expansion measures between house numbers 78 and 100 are planned here.

An important section for cyclists is theFlensburger Straße in Kiel-Wik: This will be completely closed until June 30, 2025 in order to expand the bike route. All cyclists should prepare for changes here and plan alternative routes if necessary.

There is also in thePreetzer Straße in Kiel-Gaarden-Osta unilateral closure until June 30, 2025, as a day clinic is being built here. While theWörthstrasse in Kiel-Schreventeichwill remain closed until July 4, 2025, which is affected due to repair work on two dirty water connectionsEggerstedtstrasse/Wallclosed until July 31, 2025 to carry out facade work on a corner building.

This poses a serious problemOld Lübecker ChausseeHere, the work on the railway bridge will last until 2027, which will also result in a reduced bridge height until September 30, 2025. The traffic volume is regulated by a traffic light system.

Traffic management and height controls

Deutsche Bahn took care of the renewal of the railway bridges on the Alte Lübecker Chaussee. The headroom has been reduced to 3.60 meters, which means that many truck drivers will face problems. Digital height control has been installed to ensure that over-elevated vehicles are turned around in a timely manner. When triggered, all traffic lights in the street return to red, bringing traffic to a temporary standstill. LED boards inform drivers about the turning process, and instructions in English are also provided to avoid language barriers.

This offers innovative support for mobility in the region KielRegion master portal. This interactive web app allows users to view current mobility-related data and plans. It is a great opportunity for everyone to find out more about the share of different modes of transport in total traffic and to find out about planned cycle routes or mobility stations.

Prospects for future construction sites

In addition to the current construction sites, there are a few more projects planned for the future. Work will take place from April to June 2025Kiel main stationplanned where bus stops should be replaced and the roofs should be greened. TheWest ring-Complete renovation and renewal of the road surfaceStresemannplatzwill be carried out from July 2025. There will also be temporary restrictions here.

The current and upcoming construction projects in Kiel show that the city is on the upswing, even if the structural change is accompanied by challenges for the transport infrastructure. We can't wait to see how the situation develops in the coming months and look forward to a well-developed and connected city.