Construction agency in Wilsdruff: Business is fighting a loss of sales!

Construction agency in Wilsdruff: Business is fighting a loss of sales!

Wilsdruff, Deutschland - in Wilsdruff has been construction site chaos for months, which would present many residents and traders with major challenges. Saxony energy is currently busy letting gas distribution and medium pressure lines along Freiberger Straße. The entire construction measure extends over an approximately 500 meter long section and is expected to be completed by the end of October this year. Due to defective lines, this measure was urgently necessary, although the project has been planned since 2015 and was repeatedly delayed by various reasons. [Saxon] reports that the residents get the effects of the construction site strongly.

The horticultural company of the resident Udo Riedel clearly bears the effects of the construction site. He records declines of sales that endanger its existence. The situation is similar to Robby Heimrich, the operator of a specialized business for diamond technology: he reports a decrease of 50 percent in his income. These worries share up to 30 other entrepreneurs in the area who turned to Mayor Ralf Rother in a joint letter to draw attention to the precarious situation.

traffic impairments and diversions

The entire Freiberger Straße has been closed for weeks due to a general ban on passage. This has caused many road users to switch to alternative routes, which led to an increased volume of traffic in the surrounding streets. The location does not become easier, since an important crossroads on the S36 is also blocked. [Radio Dresden] reports that the repair of a Gashavarie leak in front of the fire station was immediately tackled and the diversions will be further necessary for a period of four weeks in the coming weeks.

The residents fear that traffic jams will occur in traffic jams on the A4. The fact that Wilsdruff from Grumbach is also not accessible is particularly problematic, since construction measures also take place there. The traffic from and to Nossen is diverted via Meißner Straße to the S177, while vehicles from Meißen and BAB 4 have to reach the Höhndorfer Höhe via K9034. In addition, public transport is also affected, which is now being redirected via alternative routes.

demands and skepticism

The concerned entrepreneurs call for traffic lights on a parallel asphalt band in order to better regulate the traffic and to defuse the situation. Building director Patrick Goldschmidt, however, has expressed concerns about the feasibility of this claim. He refers to a traffic count from 2021, which showed that around 5000 vehicles between Grumbach and Wilsdruff are traveling every day. This means that the relocation of traffic signs and exceptions for buses during the entire construction period is only one of many challenges that need to be mastered.

Such construction sites not only require good planning, but also efficient construction site management. As the analysis on [Civitas Connect] shows, advance planning, traffic management and communication are central points to minimize disorders in traffic. The exchange of data and information about construction sites could be greatly improved by integrated digital platforms, which is unfortunately not the case in Wilsdruff.