Permanent Pedestrian Crossing Light Installed on Wiesbaden's Second Circle
Wiesbaden to Permanently Retain Pedestrian Crossing at Theodor-Heuss-Ring
The city of Wiesbaden has announced that one of the temporary pedestrian crossings installed during the closure of the Salzbachtal bridge will be retained permanently. The crossing at Theodor-Heuss-Ring/An der Kupferlache, which has proven its value in ensuring pedestrian safety, particularly for school children and individuals with mobility impairments, will be upgraded and made permanent.
The construction work to convert this crossing into a permanent facility is planned to begin during the autumn school holidays of 2025, with the current temporary crossing remaining operational through the construction period. The upgrade will involve relocating cables underground and making the sidewalk barrier-free to accommodate all users. The changes will not affect car or bicycle traffic.
Meanwhile, two other temporary crossings at Biebricher Allee at the height of Wingertstraße and another location at Theodor-Heuss-Ring will be removed. These crossings were also installed during the bridge closure to ensure pedestrian safety due to increased city traffic. With the second lane of the Salzbachtal bridge now reopened, the city administration has determined that these crossings are no longer needed. The removals will be carried out outside peak hours to minimize traffic disruption, and each removal is expected to take one working day.
The permanent crossing at Theodor-Heuss-Ring will remain in operation until and during the construction works. The city council has made a decision for the permanent installation of this crossing, recognising its importance in providing a safe crossing over the 2nd ring, particularly for schoolchildren and mobility-impaired individuals.
[1] City of Wiesbaden Announcement (2023) [2] Wiesbaden Times, "Pedestrian Crossings in Wiesbaden to be Removed" (2023) [3] Wiesbaden Times, "Construction of Permanent Pedestrian Crossing Planned" (2023) [4] Wiesbaden Times, "No Impact on Car or Bicycle Traffic During Construction" (2023)
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