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Borna East in turmoil: truck traffic overloads local streets!
Fiege logistics center in Borna: Residents report truck traffic, construction site delays and safety concerns.
Borna East in turmoil: truck traffic overloads local streets!
The situation around the Fiege logistics center in Borna is getting worse as the hall is nearing completion. However, the construction of the access road for the daily delivery trucks has not yet started. This is causing significant concern among residents of Borna East, who are expressing concern about increasing traffic congestion in the area. [lvz.de]. is supposed to, while Zwilling-Scholl-Straße is the main connection. This street, which in the past was mainly used by residents, now has to prove itself as a thoroughfare for trucks.
Convoys of trucks are already in operation on Zwilling-Scholl-Straße, which raises concerns about traffic safety. Residents fear an increase in the potential for danger and are concerned about the pollution on the road. The regulations for Fiege's regular operations, which are scheduled to begin on August 1st, indicate that delivery traffic will increase enormously, which will further exacerbate the existing problem.
Need for construction roads and traffic planning
The planned road A, which is intended to play an important role in the transport connection of the Borna-Ost industrial area, costs an estimated 1.2 million euros for just 300 meters. This road will be built east of the residential area and will direct traffic out of the city. At the moment, however, some lines still need to be relocated before road construction can begin. The city council has already approved the budget with 16 votes, which is expected to be finalized in August. Five MPs voted against it, further fueling the debate over funding priorities.
The administrations expect around 140 trucks per day to use the A72 Borna-Nord junction for arrivals and departures. But Planstraße A is not expected to be completed before the end of 2026, which only increases the urgency of the issue.
Traffic monitoring and planned measures
The ADAC offers under ADAC Maps an overview of the current traffic flow and planned construction sites in Germany, which are also important for the Borna region. This platform can help residents and road users to find out about current road conditions, dangerous situations such as slippery snow or aquaplaning, as well as upcoming construction sites.
The ongoing developments in Borna illustrate the need to optimize traffic planning in a timely manner. The delays in the construction of the access road are an issue that concerns not only residents, but also the city administration and road users who are hoping for an improvement in the infrastructure.