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Level crossing in Zossen: start of construction postponed to 2029 – cost explosion in millions!
In Zossen, the construction of the road bridge on Thomas-Müntzer-Straße has been postponed until 2029, with far-reaching consequences for the station renovation.
Level crossing in Zossen: start of construction postponed to 2029 – cost explosion in millions!
The city of Zossen is facing significant changes in the transport network, especially for Thomas-Müntzer-Straße. How maz online reports, the existing level crossing here is to be replaced by a modern road bridge. Construction was originally scheduled to start at the end of 2024, but this has now been postponed to probably 2029.
This delay not only postpones the construction period, which was originally scheduled for four years with the state road being completely closed, but also results in a significant increase in costs. The estimated costs for building the bridge are now over 100 million euros, instead of the originally calculated 62 million euros.
Uncertain future of Zossen station
The current developments have a direct impact on the train station in Zossen. How community-am-mellensee reported, the planned commissioning of the new electronic interlocking (ESTW) can no longer take place in November 2024 as planned. The delays in the planning approval process for the road bridge are the reason why the renovation of Zossen train station will take until 2027.
The old level crossing cannot technically be connected to the new signal box, necessitating the need for a temporary solution. A new level crossing is being built that meets the requirements of the railway construction and operating regulations.
City and citizens in dialogue
City councilor Carsten Preuß (Left) expresses concerns about the need to build the bridge given the significant delays. He also suggests connecting the temporary level crossing to the signal box in order to shorten the closing times of the barriers. But the Federal Railway Authority rules out a reduction in waiting times at level crossings. However, Zossen's mayor Wiebke Şahin-Connolly was relieved about the postponement of the construction work, which particularly affects the plans for the new B246 bridge, which is intended to enable a quick crossing.
A new central platform will be put into operation at the station in August 2025, while travelers will have to use the pedestrian bridge until barrier-free access is completed. For people with disabilities, on-call buses are available to barrier-free train stations. {{In addition, two level crossings in Zossen - Oertelufer and Stubenrauschstrasse - have been permanently closed.}} The renovation of the station is expected to be completed in March 2027, while the completion of the passenger tunnel is planned for September 2027.
Citizens' consultation hour on the current situation
For citizens who would like to find out about the developments and further steps, a citizens' consultation hour will take place on September 17, 2025 in the Zossen town hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deutsche Bahn also provides in its BauInfoPortal Current information on the construction projects is available, which is particularly useful for interested residents.
Overall, it is clear that the redesign of the transport network in Zossen is a comprehensive project that not only requires significant investments, but also has to provide space for citizen dialogue. Rising costs and delays raise questions that can only be clarified through communication between the city administration and citizens. A good hand is now required to master the challenges!