Wittenförden is fighting for new K66: Refurbishment is finally imminent!

Wittenförden is fighting for new K66: Refurbishment is finally imminent!

Die Kreisstraße 66, also known as "Route 66", which leads through the tranquil Wittenförden, has been showing serious defects for years. The state of the paved road has noticeably deteriorated, which increasingly worried the residents and the mayor Matthias Eberhardt. "It is a disaster," says Eberhardt, who describes the Situation in detail as unsustainable and reports that water collects on the streets when it rains, which leads to small lakes.

The problem is not new. For a long time, those responsible for the community have been committed to the necessary renovation. The district of Ludwigslust-Parchim reacted to the grievances last summer and ordered a speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour for this section to increase the safety of road users.

preparations for the expansion of the K66

Now something seems to be moving in the matter. The district has initiated the first steps towards renovation and plans to award an engineering office that is intended to create comprehensive traffic planning. This planning won will play a key role to introduce the expansion of the location as part of the future budget planning of the district.

The planned expansion includes a section of around 1.6 kilometers, which is in particularly bad condition and is one of the most busy of the approximately 1000 km long district road network. The poor asphalt ceiling and the partially missing and dilapidated drainage systems increase the need for quick action.

planned extensions and financing

A central goal of the project is to widen the road to at least six meters. The first cost estimate amounts to around four million euros - an amount that causes concern with Mayor Eberhardt. In view of other great financial burdens, such as the construction of a new daycare center, the cost division agreement via the new sidewalk becomes a real challenge for the municipal budget.

The new plans also provide for a wider sidewalk of at least 2.50 meters, which should be accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. However, the realizable planning does not provide a separate bike path, which makes mobility more difficult in the community, since the development is too close to the street and there is no space for further paths.

At the moment it remains uncertain when the construction work will really start. The starting shot depends on the upcoming planning, which are associated with ensuring financing and the necessary permits. Mayor Eberhardt emphasizes the importance that progress is finally made to improve security and quality of life for residents. "It is crucial that something is happening now," says his urgent appeal.

For further information on the developments in Wittenförden and the condition of the K66, a look at the current reports is recommended at www.nordkurier.de are published.