Snow chaos in Hagen: Buses are stuck - city is fighting for security!

Snow chaos in Hagen: Buses are stuck - city is fighting for security!

snow and smoothness is currently causing considerable difficulties in the Hagen urban area. According to Radio Hagen , certain areas on the heights of the Hagen tram cannot be reached. The districts of Breckerfeld, Berchum, Baukloh, Felsental/Wasserturm, Kuhlerkamp and Wesselbach are affected. In addition, Flensburgstrasse is completely closed due to smoothness.

The Hagener Deutorbungsgesellschaft (Heb) has been in use with winter service since 4:00 a.m., supported by the Hagen (WBH) and external companies since 6:00 a.m. The focus is on the evacuation of main traffic, the most important ways to schools and hospitals as well as the bus lines. A total of 80 employees and 30 vehicles are in use to improve road conditions.

consequences of the winter weather

The fire brigade also had to remove several fallen trees. Both trucks and cars have been across on Selbecker Strasse, which in turn makes the traffic situation even more difficult. There are restrictions, especially for sports and leisure activities: the Westfalenbad remains closed due to a technical disorder, while the sauna area can only open with restrictions; The inner and outdoor pools are not available.

In another context, Attbau.de that winter service in Germany is considerably responsible for the safety of roads and sidewalks in the winter months. In order to avoid claims for damages or fines, it is imperative to comply with legal regulations regarding the snow removal and spread of salt or sand. While private property owners are responsible for winter service on their own space, companies and authorities are responsible for public roads and parking spaces. The legal regulations that are anchored in the Road Act ensure that winter service is properly carried out and traffic safety is guaranteed.

-transmitted by West-Ost-media