Neustrasse becomes a construction site: restrictions in pedestrian traffic!

Neustrasse becomes a construction site: restrictions in pedestrian traffic!

in Euskirchener Neustrasse, 2024 begins with a significant bottleneck, since the redesign of the pedestrian zone goes into the last phase. According to ksta.de The eighth and last construction phase in the second calendar week after the annual change. This includes the area between the Herz-Jesu forecourt and Wilhelmstraße.

Neustrasse is very narrow in this area, which leads to a limited public traffic during the work. Pedestrian traffic is redirected and access to the buildings Neustrasse 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 is only possible from Neustrasse. Pedestrians who come from Wilhelmstraße, Bahnhofstrasse and Alter Markt must be diverted via Herz-Jesu forecourt. The upcoming work includes the redesign of the road surface and the renewal of property connection lines, water pipes and parts of the gas line. The renovation work should be completed in April to the Euskirchen city festival.

background of the construction measure

The reason for the comprehensive construction work is a concept for redesigning the city center, which was developed after the flood disaster in 2021, which was badly affected by Euskirchen. The city center had also been affected. The city of Euskirchen plans to carry out the redesign in cooperation with owners, resident and traders. Extensive construction work began in February 2023 and focused primarily on Neustrasse and Berliner Straße. During the entire construction phase, the city center remains accessible to visitors. The city asks for understanding for the associated restrictions, such as euskirchen.de reported.