Reconstruction of the Kipsdorfer/Bierensteiner Straße intersection will start soon!

Reconstruction of the Kipsdorfer/Bierensteiner Straße intersection will start soon!

The anticipation of changes in the transport infrastructure is particularly noticeable in Dresden. The reconstruction of the Kipsdorfer Straße/Bäresteiner Straße intersection will begin on September 1, 2025 and will last until around the beginning of December 2025. The aim of the project is to create barrier-free access and sidewalk extensions and to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians. According to those responsible, including SAZ GmbH Straßenbau von A-Z, important adjustments to the Dresden East cycle route will also be made. Markings had already been applied beforehand, and now the construction work is underway, as the city of Dresden explains in its press release. This promises not only an improvement in the overall infrastructure, but also an upgrade of the cityscape.

Cycling has become increasingly important in recent years, not least due to increasing awareness of climate and health issues. This is also reflected in the fact that over 5 million bicycles and e-bikes were sold in Germany in 2020, including around 2 million e-bikes. The COVID-19 pandemic also caused an increase in cycling as many people wanted to avoid public transport. It is all the more important that the infrastructure for cyclists not only exists, but is also safe and attractive. The crossing points are particularly crucial here because they can often endanger the progress of cyclists at junctions. AGFS NRW has therefore published a new guide that focuses on the quality of crossings and presents creative solutions on how cycle paths can be made safer. Like the AGFS NRW emphasizes, cyclists should not have to stand in traffic jams at intersections - this is about “non-stop instead of stop-and-go”.

City and federal government hand in hand

The measures in Dresden are part of a larger plan to sustainably improve the cycling infrastructure. The total costs of the project amount to around 195,000 euros, 85 percent of which are funded by the federal government as part of the special “City and Country” program. It turns out that cities are increasingly relying on better cycling infrastructure to promote the transport transition. Various projects were also launched as part of the National Cycling Plan (NRVP) that also aim to further optimize the framework conditions for cycling. The mobility forum emphasizes that the research support group “Infrastructure Funding Priority” supports the inclusion of research results in planning and the development of innovative solutions.

A lot of effort is being made in the region to promote cycling and improve the conditions for it. It remains to be seen how the construction work will affect traffic flows and whether the planned measures will actually achieve the desired goal - safe, comfortable and attractive cycling for everyone.