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Major cycle path repairs: B3 between Bensheim and Heppenheim is being modernized!
Bensheim: Construction work on the B3 cycle path will start on July 21, 2023, repairs will be completed by spring 2026. Traffic control and diversions affected.
Major cycle path repairs: B3 between Bensheim and Heppenheim is being modernized!
A lot is happening in the area around Bensheim and Heppenheim in the area of cycle path use. The repair of the cycle path along the B3, which connects the two cities, will begin on July 21, 2023 and is expected to last until spring 2026. Loud Rheinmainverlag The project includes extensive preparatory work, which involves repairing potholes and renewing the footpath and cycle path. Particular attention is paid to leveling the roadway to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
The construction work will be carried out in seven construction phases. The first section begins at the roundabout on the outskirts of Heppenheim. There is a partial closure here, which is why entry and exit into the “Gunderslache” is temporarily not possible. In order not to endanger the flow of traffic, traffic on the B3 is controlled with construction site traffic lights, while pedestrian and bicycle traffic is redirected via the existing network of farm roads.
Important details about the renovation
The renovation of the cycle path aims to repair the long-term damage caused by the roots of the adjacent trees. The plan is to build the cycle path 28 cm higher than the previous level, while protecting the roots. In addition, the cycle path will be renovated with a stable asphalt and concrete construction, with the transition in front of access roads being lowered to the level of the existing structure. The total costs for this important project amount to 920,000 euros, which are financed by the federal government.
The construction work is not only important for road users, but also for the cycling community, which is very popular in the region. The project is also complemented by other initiatives, such as the official opening of the “Franz-Kastl-Weg” near Perg. This new connection between Perg and Arbing allows cyclists to bypass the busy B3 and at the same time experience the enjoyment of nature, as on MyDistrict is reported.
At 2.5 meters wide and around one kilometer long, the Franz-Kastl-Weg is a welcome addition to the cycle path network. Mayor Anton Froschauer praised the initiators and the Egelseder family, who made the project possible through a land exchange. Such measures show that promoting cycling is not only a regional but also an overarching concern.
The repair of the cycle path on the B3 makes a significant contribution to improving safety and comfort for cyclists, not only in Hesse, but also beyond. The initiatives make it clear that expanding cycling infrastructure is a task for communities and cities that can be solved through creative thinking and collaboration.