Today marked the official start of the expansion of the so-called Chausseehaus junction in the Bründel district of Plötzkau. “Together with the Salzlandkreis district, we are providing just under 1.3 million euros for the construction of the new roundabout,” said Saxony-Anhalt’s Minister for Infrastructure and Digital Affairs, Dr Lydia Hüskens, at the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony. This is money well spent and an important contribution to improving road safety. “Mobility is freedom. We want people in our state to be able to use all forms of mobility independently and, above all, safely, regardless of whether they are travelling by bus and train, on foot, by bicycle or by car. To achieve this, efficient and, above all, safe roads are essential. The substantial investment in the development of the Chausseehaus junction is a prime example of how we can make mobility not only safer but also sustainable,” added the Minister.
By next spring, the busy junction where the L 65 and the K 2108 meet is to be converted into a modern roundabout. The section of the L 65 under construction is approximately 225 metres long. The junction with the K 2108 will be extended by 190 metres. Once completed, the roundabout will have a diameter of 40 metres.
“The construction of the roundabout will significantly reduce the risk of accidents at this junction,” explained District Administrator Markus Bauer. “With this project, we are bringing the areas of housing, business and science further into harmony, in line with our Salzlandkreis 2030 strategy,” added Bauer. He thanked Transport Minister Dr Lydia Hüskens for the state’s support.
Under a joint agreement between the state and the Salzlandkreis district, the State Roads Authority is responsible for planning, tendering, awarding contracts, construction supervision and contract administration. The Salzlandkreis district bears 50 per cent of the costs.
Everything is due to be completed by the end of April 2027. In the meantime, traffic on the L 65 will be diverted past the construction site via a local bypass. Users of the K 2108, on the other hand, should expect disruption and allow extra time for the signposted diversion.
From Monday (31 August 26), work will initially focus on building the bypass, before the actual work to construct the roundabout – with its revised traffic layout – begins on 21 September.