Cycle Path Plans on B97 near Hoyerswerda Derailed by Delays - ADFC: Shameful
Planning for cycling routes along B97 close to Hoyerswerda encounters halt - ADFC: Shameful Delay - Construction of B97 highway at Hoyerswerda is halted.
Ah, the ongoing debacle of the promised bike path along the federal road B97 between Hoyerswerda and the Brandenburg border! The German Cycling Club (ADFC) has had enough. Saxon ADFC chairman Janek Mücksch isn't mincing words. "Cyclists in Upper Lusatia can't keep waiting," he stated. "The Free State needs to step up their game and stop abandoning cyclists in the region."
Why the delay? The ADFC thinks that many bike path plans will fall victim to budget cuts, but the situation on the B97 is particularly dire. "It's downright embarrassing that Brandenburg has been leading the charge in modern cycling policy for years, while Saxony seems to be falling behind," said Mücksch. The Brandenburg side already boasts excellent conditions for cyclists, making the stall even more frustrating.
Now, what's the hold-up along the B97? The Saxon Ministry of Infrastructure explains that complex soil stabilization measures are needed under B97 in the connection area with S130 due to the large exclusion zone marked out by the federal LMBV company in the old mining area in Lusatia after the Nachterstedt landslide in 2009. That accident, which resulted in three fatalities, saw around 2.8 million cubic meters of earth, including houses, slide into the Concordia open-pit lake[2].
The projected repair work could take as long as ten years, so the bike path planning won't be able to resume until then. But who is responsible for an alternative route independent of the federal road? The ministry seems to be passing the buck to local authorities, suggesting that a feasible alternative could be funded by the Free State to cover 85% of the costs, should one exist[2].
Unfortunately, the ADFC's proposed alternative route falls within the same exclusion zone, meaning identical subsurface issues persist. The delay is causing quite a commotion, and the ADFC isn't pleased. If you're interested in the latest updates or would like more information on the bike path project's progress, feel free to reach out to the local authorities or the German Cycling Club (ADFC) directly.
- ADFC
- Hoyerswerda
- Upper Lusatia
- Bike path
- Brandenburg
- LMBV
[1] German Cycling Club (ADFC) weighed in on the prolonged delay of the bike path project on B97 near Hoyerswerda, Upper Lusatia.
[2] The delay in building the bike path on B97 near Hoyerswerda, Upper Lusatia, is due to the large exclusion zone established by the federal LMBV company following the Nachterstedt landslide in 2009.
The Commission, in light of the ADFC's concerns over delayed bike path plans, might consider submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, aiming to ensure sustainable development in transport sector like the urgent construction of bike paths. As the delay in the B97 bike path continues, nearby industries, finance, transportation, and lifestyle in Hoyerswerda and Upper Lusatia could be affected, reflecting the significance of the bike path project. Meanwhile, home-and-garden enthusiasts might consider alternative routes for cycling or outdoor activities, aligning with the ADFC's proposed solutions, until a feasible alternative to the B97 bike path is established.
