Citizens' roundtable on the B168: Progress on Cottbus' bypass!
Cottbus informs: Citizens' meeting on the B168 bypass on July 15, 2025 in Kahren. Current construction progress and citizen dialogue.

Citizens' roundtable on the B168: Progress on Cottbus' bypass!
In Kahren, citizens are actively involved in the planning of the B168 bypass between Forst and Cottbus. The next citizens' meeting will take place on July 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the construction site container at Alten Cottbuser Weg 7 and aims to provide residents with comprehensive information about the current construction progress and the next steps until the bypass road is completed. The initiative is part of a continuous effort towards transparency and citizen participation Brandenburg State Road Administration.
This event will complement the five information evenings that have already been held, where interest and participation from the public were high. Citizen feedback is crucial for the future planning and implementation of the project, because it is not just about the bypass, but also about the involvement of citizens in political decisions, as it is buerger participation-mil.brandenburg.de is held.
An open ear for citizens
The state office gives participants the opportunity to ask questions and receive detailed information. The event is designed to promote a citizen dialogue at eye level, where everyone has the opportunity to put forward their concerns and ideas. This is an important element of citizen participation, as the role of citizens is recognized not only as critics, but also as partners and supporters in politics.
Citizen participation is an important part of political decision-making in the region. Even beyond the bypass, residents play a key role in urban development and the planning of infrastructure projects. This ongoing communication promotes understanding of citizens' rights and strengthens democracy in the region, which is repeatedly emphasized.
The upcoming town hall meetings are an excellent opportunity to participate in this dialogue. Anyone who is interested should mark July 15th in red on their calendar and use the opportunity to raise their voice and be part of the process.