Road construction works have resumed on B 180, north of Stollberg, Germany, marking the beginning of significant enhancements to the roadway. On Monday, crews started by dismantling the guardrails along the designated area to prepare for comprehensive improvements.
The project entails the complete renewal of the asphalt surface over approximately 600 meters, stretching from the roundabout at Stollberg to the intersection at Niederwürschnitz’s entry point. This update also includes planned renovations of the road surface on the bridge crossing over the A 72 motorway.
According to the State Office for Road Construction and Traffic, the enhancements will involve the upgrade of drainage facilities, installation of new guardrails, and the renewal of road markings and signage.
Overall, the construction project is set to cost around 525,000 euros. During the construction period, the B 180 will be entirely closed to traffic to facilitate these significant works. Detours will redirect vehicles via the state roads S 258 and S 256, ensuring alternative routes for motorists.
Notably, the roundabout at the intersection of Auer Straße and Hohensteiner Straße will remain accessible and unaffected by these road works. This provision is part of the planning to mitigate traffic disruptions as much as possible.
During the first weeks of the construction works, pedestrian access will also be restricted on the path running alongside the road between Stollberg and Niederwürschnitz. For pedestrians, there will be alternative routes through Bürgerpark, along Am Eichenbusch Street, via the pedestrian bridge over the A 72, and continuing through the path by the pond road.
The expectation is for the construction activities to be concluded by mid-April, providing improved safety and upgraded road conditions for all travelers.