New A39 construction: dispute breaks out over closing the gap between Lüneburg and Wolfsburg!

New A39 construction: dispute breaks out over closing the gap between Lüneburg and Wolfsburg!

Wolfsburg.The Autobahn 39, which is supposed to run between Lüneburg and Wolfsburg, is once again the focus of the discussion! Savings constraints in the federal budget and the impending end of the traffic light government are bringing the new building, which has been controversial for years, into the spotlight. While supporters from the region are pushing for quick construction, critics are betting on a fresh start with the next government.

The Braunschweig and Lüneburg-Wolfsburg Chambers of Industry and Commerce are vehemently calling for the gap to be closed, which would close the largest motorway-free area in Germany. “The motorway creates a direct north-south connection that has an impact far beyond the region,” they emphasize. An improved connection to the port of Hamburg could revolutionize trade with northern European markets and allow numerous commercial areas to flourish!

Investments between 1.5 and 2 billion euros

The planned section of the A39 is around 106 kilometers long and is intended to offer commuters a long-awaited connection. The cost of construction is a staggering 1.5 to 2 billion euros! Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has emphasized the high priority of the project, and the Bundestag has classified the new four-lane building as an “urgent need”.

BUND rejects expansion

But not everyone is thrilled! The BUND Lower Saxony fights tirelessly against the expansion and warns of the devastating consequences for nature and the environment. “The project needs to be examined urgently,” demands a spokeswoman. The environmental organization filed a lawsuit against the construction plans as early as 2018, and the legal disputes are ongoing. The next government could be crucial – will it push the gap closure or stop it?