Confusion on the B167: Stuck traffic jams and diversions in Gildenhall!

Confusion among drivers in Ostprignitz-Ruppin: Yellow crosses on the B167 cause diversions and traffic jams. Focus on the security of the buses.
Confusion among drivers in Ostprignitz-Ruppin: Yellow crosses on the B167 cause diversions and traffic jams. Focus on the security of the buses. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Confusion on the B167: Stuck traffic jams and diversions in Gildenhall!

confusion and traffic chaos recently caused excitement in Alt Ruppin. Two yellow crosses on the B167 cause uncertainty for drivers. These crosses override the existing turning arrows and mean that many no longer know where they can turn. The detours that drivers have to put up with cause displeasure. So Jenny Sebrantke, a household cleaner from Dabergotz, has to accept a detour via Alt Ruppin, who not only costs time, but also strains nerves.

A traffic jam formed on Tuesday morning around the makeshift amps at the junction to Nietwerder. According to Mathias Wittmoser, these disabilities from the road traffic office are due to the blocked left turn towards Gildenhall. This security measure is intended to improve the traffic situation for the more frequently traveling regular buses in the future, which should turn right and turn through a roundabout. From Friday, June 27th, the path will be released through Gildenhall and the complicated traffic light situation at the junction to Nietwerder will be obsolete. Buses will continue to drive via Nietwerder by Monday until the complete traffic situation is stabilized.

planned bypass for relief

The work on the B167 is part of a larger project that is intended to significantly improve the traffic conditions in Neuruppin and Alt Ruppin. The planned bypass (OU Neuruppin and OU Alt Ruppin) comprises a distance of 13.9 km and as the goal of improving the accessibility of the middle center of Neuruppin and the A24. This measure will not only shorten the average travel time by about five minutes, but also increase security for all road users by reducing the traffic load in urban areas. bvwp-projekte.de reports .

an eye on safety and infrastructure

In the middle of these changes, the discussion about safety in road traffic is also of great importance. The DEKRA traffic safety report 2024 addresses the challenges that the street infrastructure faces. With the growing traffic and the changes in mobility behavior, roads not only have to be maintained, but also adapted to the new needs. One example is the technical standards that are to be reached for new roads by 2030.

traffic safety should be in the foreground for all infrastructure projects. Statistics show that the number of traffic fatalities in the EU has decreased in recent years, but still has a need for action. The desire for less accidents and safer roads is a central concern that succeeds with suitable measures. The DEKRA Report lists, among other things, information on accident avoidance and formulates clear recommendations that can also be linked to the current situation of the B167.

Overall, the situation on the B167 shows how important it is not only to regulate inner -city traffic, but also to make it safer. The planned project of the bypass forms a foundation stone to sustainably improve the traffic situation in the region and at the same time increase the safety of citizens.

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OrtAlt Ruppin, Brandenburg, Deutschland
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