Secret path between Triangel and Neuhaus: Residents demand solutions!

Secret path between Triangel and Neuhaus: Residents demand solutions!

In the municipality of Sassenburg, drivers are increasingly traveling on a secret route between Triangel and Neuhaus, which is causing problems for residents. They recently applied for a traffic ban with the addition “residents free”, which was, however, rejected by the majority of the responsible specialist committee WAZ Online reported.

With a width of 3.5 meters, the farm road in question is hardly suitable for oncoming traffic. Residents report dangerous situations resulting from the use of the path by drivers trying to avoid waiting times at the Dragenjunction. Contrary to assumption, the route via the farm road is only slightly shorter than the alternative route.

Traffic measurement and future measures

Department head Dirk Behrens presented the results of a traffic measurement that was carried out from December 5th to 12th. These showed that around 85 percent of vehicles were traveling at a speed of 56 km/h or less, while 50 percent were traveling below 50 km/h. The average traffic volume is now around 500 vehicles a day, and there have been no recorded accidents for decades. Despite this data, residents expressed doubts about the validity of the traffic measurement because there was a construction site during the survey period. Behrens offered to carry out the measurement again in February or March.

In addition, structural solutions for closing the secret path were discussed. While the committee not only decided to reject the drive-through ban, it also recommended applying for a speed limit of 30 km/h for several streets. The application to adjust the traffic light phases at the Dragen intersection was also accepted. The AfD, on the other hand, had submitted a proposal to close the Stüder Hedamm, but this was also rejected.

In a broader context, it should be noted that the regulations for economic routes in Germany can vary depending on the federal state. Public economic routes, which are usually owned by the state or federal government, are subject to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act (StVO), while private property owners decide on the use of their economic routes. Courts have determined that economic routes must primarily serve agricultural or forestry purposes and have no supra-local significance, as shown bussgeldkatalog.org is explained.

– Submitted by West-East media