Massive diversions and bulky waste: Brandenburg must act now!

Massive diversions and bulky waste: Brandenburg must act now!

The harbingers of extensive construction work at the Wust level crossing cannot be overlooked: there will be a lot of work going on here from September 2025 and the residents have to be prepared for a lot. How maz-online.de According to reports, the entire construction will last until April 2027. During this time, truck drivers will have to accept a diversion of almost 30 kilometers that leads through several villages. It can happen that traffic comes to a standstill, not to mention the additional burden on residents.

The measures at the level crossing are necessary to ensure the operational safety of the important railway line between Berlin and Magdeburg. This includes the extensive installation of fastenings, the replacement of 40 track panels and rubber profiles as well as carrying out tamping work. During construction work, the crossing will be completely closed to vehicle traffic brandenburg-live.com explained. 

Detour details and traffic situation

The full closure begins on March 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and lasts until March 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. During this time, pedestrians and cyclists can use the crossing via a temporary structure from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but they must expect waiting times as security guards regulate traffic. A diversion for vehicle traffic will be set up via the B102 and L88, which leads to Prützke, Lehnin and Damsdorf.

Another point is the guarantee of fire and rescue service operations, which will be ensured throughout the entire construction period, supported by the Potsdam-Mittelmark district. However, shortly before the start of the measures, the road traffic authority will inform everyone involved in good time about the information relevant to the closure.

Bulky waste remains lying around

It's not just the railway crossing that's currently causing a lot of conversation, but also an urgent problem in the middle of the city. Residents on Cathedral Island complain about bulky waste that has been left in front of a house for weeks by tenants who have moved out. However, the city administration is reluctant to take action in this matter since the evacuation has to be initiated by the homeowner. People in Brandenburg can arrange a collection appointment for bulky waste twice a year free of charge, but that still doesn't end the residents' anger maz-online.de determines.

The situation remains tense for the residents, and the affected shop owner makes it clear: “Something urgently needs to change!” These concerns are being put on the back burner by the city administration, which is understandably frustrating.

Plans for a wind farm

Amid these inconveniences, there are also positive developments. The Hoher Fläming agricultural cooperative and Energiekontor are planning to build a wind farm with up to twelve wind turbines on the motorway between Klein Marzweis and Groß Marzweis. However, the decision will only be made after recommendations from the local councils and the municipal council, whereby citizens and authorities have the opportunity to comment.

It also shows that Brandenburg's waters have undergone some changes: According to an inventory, more fish species now live there than 15 years ago; a total of 73 species were identified. However, many of them suffer from temperature and oxygen stress, which underlines the importance of future investigations. These aspects are not only ecologically relevant, but also have economic implications for inland fisheries, according to the research report dzsf.bund.de.