Elberadweg closed: ADFC warns of traffic chaos in Magdeburg!

Elberadweg closed: ADFC warns of traffic chaos in Magdeburg!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - In Magdeburg, the blocking of the Elberadweg between Domfelsen and Strombrücke ensures excitement. As of today, the popular cycle path, which is used every day for many cyclists and tourists, has been standing still due to potential risk of collapse. The problems are said to be due to cavities in the building that have been known for a long time and that no diversion has so far been planned, as was planned on the website of MDR can be read.

The urban diversion that leads through the city center is rejected by many as inadequate. The General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) calls for a detour to the Schleinufer to avoid unnecessary detours. However, one of the four lanes of the Schleinufer would have to be blocked. "The existing detour to the city center prevents liquid cycling and could make cyclists switch to the car," warns the ADFC. This could lead to a traffic infarction in the city, just considering that thousands of cyclists use the Elberadweg every day, especially during the summer months.

traffic chaos threatens

The situation further exacerbates the concerns of the ADFC that only 10% of cyclists could have a serious effect on the car. "The departure at the Johanniskirche is impractical for many bike tourists with heavy luggage," explains a spokesman for the ADFC. The communication of the city administration is also criticized: Information on the blocking was only published in the evening after the announcement, which makes the situation more tense.

The crossing on the Petri Personal, which has not yet been solved, rounds off the picture. Here the conditions for cyclists are not only insufficient, but also risky. According to an examination, 19% of tourists indicate Magdeburg because of the Elberadweg. This shows how important this cycle path is for tourism in the city and how much the closure could put a strain on bike tourism. Another problem is the fact that many surveyed top performers in the tourism industry require improvements in bike tourism. The current situation, in particular the blocking of the Elberadweg and the demolition of the Petri-Pörper Bridge, has worsened these conditions considerably, such as ADFC magdurg Notice.

bike tourism in the upswing

bike tourism in Germany is currently booming. In 2022, 4.6 million bike travel alone were counted-an increase compared to 2021. Almost 38 million people took at least one day trip by bike, so the Mobility Forum . This underlines the growing popularity of cycling as leisure activity and as an environmentally friendly alternative in everyday life.

The responsible positions in Magdeburg are therefore facing a challenge. The ADFC recommends leading foot and bike traffic on the Domfelsen to the slogan's road and back to the Elbe at the power bridge. This is the only way to ensure healthy and safe cycling traffic. The coming weeks will show whether and how quickly a practical solution will be found.