Chaos in traffic: Rombacht tunnel blocking ensures concerns in Aalen!

Chaos in traffic: Rombacht tunnel blocking ensures concerns in Aalen!

Aalen, Deutschland - In Aalen, a comprehensive traffic redesign is imminent, which is caused by the planned full closure of the Rombraug tunnel. According to Schwäbische Post , the Rombach tunnel should start during the renovation work from 2028 after the redesign of Stuttgarter Straße 2026 will be closed. Mayor Frederick Brütting has already announced that Stuttgarter Straße will be completed in good time before the closure.

The redesign of Stuttgarter Straße comprises a dismantling on two traces and the creation of a wider walking and cycle path. A greening of the area is also planned to increase the quality of stay. The majority of the municipal council approved the construction decision for this extensive project, which should be completed by 2026.

traffic routing and diversions

It remains unclear how traffic is redirected during the closure of the Rombraight tunnel. There are fears that traffic could be increasingly being guided by the city center and in particular through the western city, similar to before the opening of the western bypass. According to Brütting, the country will already work on corresponding diversion plans, the results of which are to be presented to the local council.

The mayor Wolfgang Steidle also emphasized that the detour of the traffic must be carefully planned in order to keep the loads for the residents low and, on the other hand, to optimize the flow of traffic. This concern has also been discussed in the local council of Unterrombach-Hofherrnweiler.

renovation of the Romut tunnel

The upcoming renovation of the Rombraight tunnel, which is carried out by the Stuttgart regional council on behalf of the federal government, is of central importance for the transport infrastructure in Aalen. As early as 2021, the first renovation work took place in the tunnel, in which the ramp were repaired towards bypass and parts of the road. These measures included a renewal of the shaft covers and the full closure of the tunnel for a week.

The total length of the tunnel ramps to be renovated was around two kilometers, whereby the renovation work was designed for a period of a few weeks to minimize traffic loads during the summer vacation. Although the prior statement for the start of construction was dated to renovation to 2027, it was now set to 2028.

Integration of mobility planning

In the context of these developments, it is important to note that innovative concepts of urban mobility and integrated planning are necessary to reduce environmental pollution and to promote sustainable urban development. How the Difu illustrates such projects to improve the traffic flows and promote equal opportunities in urban space.

The combination of urban planning and mobility concepts should be developed long -term solutions that not only relieve traffic, but also increase the quality of life in Aalen. The “Integrated Urban Development and Mobility Planning” project could play a crucial role here by examining the framework conditions for future developments and providing specific recommendations for implementation.