Second phase of the renovation of Hersfelder Strasse in Homberg started!

Second phase of the renovation of Hersfelder Strasse in Homberg started!

Hersfelder Straße, 34576 Homberg (Efze), Deutschland - The construction work on Hersfelder Strasse in Homberg (EFZE) goes into the next round. On March 24, 2025, the second construction phase of the comprehensive renovation, which was necessary, began to remedy settings and cracks in the road. This road is an important traffic axis for the city center of Homberg. The first phase of the renovation ended successfully on December 7, 2023. The work should be completed by November 2025, but residents and road users are asked to raise understanding of temporary closures and diversions, while the necessary renovation measures are carried out.

such as nh24.de, an extensive building basic examination program was carried out before the start of construction. The slope of the street was secured by a 150 -meter -long concrete edge beam, which is anchored underground by 72 inclined anchors and 100 support piles. Bores were filled with steel and concrete to prevent the road from slipping. The project includes the complete renewal of the old road surface and the expansion of the sidewalk by a bike path, which increases the safety aspect for cyclists.

costs and infrastructure

A significant part of the second construction phase are the renewal of the water pipe and the canal building. According to the planning office Weber engineers, the costs for this amount to around 1.35 million euros. Around 170 meters of mixed water canal and 150 meters of water pipe are laid. Around 2,800 square meters and around 850 square meters are intended for road construction work and around 850 square meters. The costs are divided between the city of Homberg (EFZE) and the water association "Our Water".

But why is the renewal of the water pipes of such great importance? Old pipes can contain heavy metals, bacteria and germs, which is a health risk, especially for babies and toddlers, explains schramm.de. Ideally, renewal should take place every 30 years and the costs for this vary depending on the selection of materials, project scope and regional labor costs. It should be noted that the exchange of water pipes also requires additional aspects such as insurance and cost estimates to avoid possible water damage and financial stress.

outlook for future projects

Similar construction sites also meet other regions, such as the historic old town of Köpenick, which is to be extensively modernized between 2025 and 2027. Here there are renewals of tram tracks and supply networks, including the exchange of old water and sewage pipes. While the construction work is carried out in two main sections, the measures are expected to make the traffic situation easier in the long term and relieve the maintenance of the tram tracks for the next decades. In view of such major projects, it becomes clear how important infrastructural measures are for the future of our cities and how they influence the daily life of the residents.