City reacts to complaints and increased traffic volume - modal filter for more security
The passage for cars will be closed at the Südring The section between Maria-Theresia-Straße and St.-Stephans-Platz . The aim of the measure is to increase traffic safety and to relieve unauthorized through traffic It is planned to install a so-called modal filter , for example in the form of a bollard or post, which continues to allow bike and foot traffic , but reliably excludes motorized vehicles .
Traffic load leads to a concrete measure
The road section is currently only released for residents or residents - however, according to the city administration, he was regularly passed by car driving . Traffic measurements and controls by the city police confirmed a permanently increased traffic volume that leads to dangerous situations.
The problem is the joint use of the narrow street by pedestrians, cyclists and cars - a sidewalk is completely missing. Expansion of the section cannot be feasible, since the road width does not allow a safe separation of the types of traffic .
Implementation in planning - focus on security in the focus
Based on this findings, the magistrate decided on May 26, 2025 to block the south ring for motorized traffic. The exact structural design of the modal filter is currently being prepared. The residents have already been informed .
The aim is to avoid dangerous situations and in the future to make the traffic area safe and conflict -free for cyclists and on foot. An appointment for implementation will be announced after the detailed planning is completed.
(Grisheim - Red/PSG)
Contribution picture: Modal filter Suedring ST Stephans Square. Photo: City of Griesheim
