Stairs at the dike in Wittenberge: Why do you stay closed?

Stairs at the dike in Wittenberge: Why do you stay closed?

Wittenberge, Deutschland - In Wittenberge, the access situation on the stairs behind the dike wall remains tense on the banks of the Elbe. Recently, these steep steps have been secured with chains, and decent warning signs have informed about the ban on access for unauthorized persons. According to Nordkurier , this measure was arranged by the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment (LFU) to prevent to take into account determined traffic safety. The blocking is also a edition that was set when the dike wall was taken in 2020/21.

The current situation has called on the City of Wittenberge's regulatory committee, where the blocking of the access options was sharply criticized. Order Head of Lars Wewich emphasizes that different ownership relationships between the LFU and the waterway and shipping management complain the location. The passage belongs to the LFU, while the stairs leads to the administration of shipping. Any public use must be guaranteed by any public use.

reactions and possible solutions

The city is very interested in keeping the area behind the dike wall in an appealing manner. However, there is currently no guarantee that the chains will be removed soon. "A permanent blocking could be necessary," said a spokesman. If the stairs remain closed, it would be desirable to make the fuses more appealing.

construction projects in Wittenberge

While the city is fighting the problem of the blocked stairs, a lot in Wittenberge also happens in the area of ​​the transport infrastructure. The construction of the new Elbe Bridge, a central part of the A 14 motorway, is in full swing. This bridge will be the longest of the northern extension of the A 14 and will combine both Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg with a total length of 1,100 meters. Building law has been carried out since October 24, 2019, and the groundbreaking took place on October 16, 2020, so reports Deges .

The work on the Elbe Bridge has already made significant progress. From April 28th to 30th, 2025, the final feed of the superstructure was successfully completed. This superstructure, which has reached its final position, is part of an extensive construction project, which must also take into account the existing Elbe bridge of the B 189, which will be rebuilt from 2026. The total costs for the bridge amount to around 170 million euros, which are fully borne by the federal government. It is also ensured that nature and landscape protection meet the highest demands, so wittenberge.de .