The full closure of Prager Straße in Leipzig announced for April is causing discussion. The reason for this is the status of the ongoing construction planning. The citizens' initiative has therefore written an open letter, as reported by the Leipziger Volkszeitung newspaper.
A few weeks before the start of construction, there is a need for clarification. The city and Leipziger Gruppe had invited people to an information evening at the Franz-Mehring-Schule to discuss these issues.
Leipzig residents are concerned: there are questions about detour, waste collection and how to get to their properties. The concerns of schoolchildren, slow traffic and the accessibility of the recycling center were also discussed. Project manager Uwe Albrecht stated that problems would be solved as required.
Representatives of the city and Leipziger Gruppe presented the most important dates: Track, road, sewer and pipeline construction work will be carried out from mid-April to December. Total costs: over twelve million euros.
Prager Straße will therefore be closed for over six months. Road users must expect obstructions and rail replacement services.
The Prager Straße citizens' initiative has written an open letter to the city councillors on Friday. They describe the full closure as uncreative. In addition, the status of the construction planning is inadequate, as test orders were already issued in November, which have not been completed by the start of construction.
City spokesperson Michael Jana explained at the information evening that 90 to 95 percent of the planning has been completed and the start of construction is not at risk. However, the inspection orders concern the space outside the rows of trees and possible adjustments to footpaths and cycle paths.
The citizens' initiative expressed a lack of understanding about the city's plans and fears legal disputes. According to the city, the decision from the monument authority is expected in May. Further information for the public is to follow.
