Frustration in Thiendorf: B98 will remain closed until the end of the year! Fiber optic expansion starts!

Frustration in Thiendorf: B98 will remain closed until the end of the year! Fiber optic expansion starts!

The residents of Thiendorf will probably have to be patient a little longer, because the closure of the B98 federal highway at the A13 motorway junction will remain in place until the end of December. This construction work, which has been ongoing since March, was originally scheduled to end in October. But it is now clear that the construction work will continue until the end of the year. The reason for the extension is the simultaneous fiber optic expansion, which is scheduled to start this week, as this requires an extension of the existing diversions. This is reported by Sächsische.

The State Office for Road Construction and Transport (Lasuv) not only ensures road renewal, but also the necessary measures in connection with the fiber optic expansion. The latter is carried out by SachsenEnergie, which is using federal and state funding to push the expansion of the fiber optic network in the region. The first construction phase for rain drainage had already taken place last year, which prepared the current work.

Fiber optic expansion in the region

Families and households in the area can be happy because the fiber optic expansion will not only significantly increase internet speeds, but will also be free in many cases. Various funding options are available for households that are considered underserved. SachsenEnergie, for example, offers free connection to the fiber optic network for these subsidized addresses provided they have less than 30 Mbit/s available. Free access is also available for so-called “gray” and “dark gray” spots, which receive less than 100 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps, respectively.

When it comes to fiber optic expansion, it is important that households get involved at an early stage. Anyone who applies for a connection before the expansion begins has the best chance of affordable access. Subsequent orders can be more complicated and expensive. The key word here is the difference between funded and non-funded addresses. It is therefore worth carefully examining your own options. SachsenEnergie has all the important information about the expansion available and also supports you when changing providers.

Current challenges

However, the construction work on the B98, which was planned as a result of the extensive planning, also brings challenges for the residents. The existing diversion, which is necessary due to the ongoing construction site, could place additional strain on traffic in the region. Discussions and information about the progress of the work are already on the agenda.

The coordination between road construction and fiber optic expansion shows that there are not only structural challenges here, but also the direction in which the digital infrastructure will develop. Despite all these changes, the hope remains that the work will be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible so that the people in Thiendorf can benefit from a modern internet connection.