Ramp construction in Wiehl: delays and unexpected hinder progress

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In Wiehl, the plans for the main street and the adjacent Mühlenstraße as a far -reaching and complex one turned out to be initially assumed. The conversion, which is part of a more comprehensive program for inner city development, takes more time than the city originally planned. The population is currently pointed out to a blocking of the main street until after the autumn holidays.

The city administration originally expressed hope that the main street could be released again by the end of 2023. While the renovation work generally progresses according to schedule, the work on the Mühlenstraße ramp structure is much more challenging. During a recent construction site tour, Pascal Hilgenberg, head of the civil engineering division, said that unfavorable discoveries during the construction work resulted in a delay by a full six weeks. The requirement area was significantly expanded by unforeseen technical difficulties.

unexpected challenges

The discoveries during the renovation work activated a complex problem. First, the samples of the masonry seemed to be in good condition, but after a more precise assessment it turned out that the existing concrete was not viable and partially had to be killed. "This forced us to re -evaluate the entire time frame," said Hilgenberg. This is particularly important because the main street is needed as a access road. The historical mill bridge may only be crossed by light vehicles, which also complicates the situation.

In addition, a fiber optic line system that was not listed in the city cadastre was discovered. Such unexpected finds usually bring many plan changes and lead to further delays. Mayor Ulrich Stücker pointed out that these unforeseen challenges played a decisive role in the extended blocking.

The renovation work on the ramp is not an easy matter. Checking the veneer masonry revealed that the joint material is damaged on over 500 square meters. Hilgenberg said: "The damage picture can be seen everywhere." Due to this significance, it was decided to remove the entire masonry and then rebuild it. In order to obtain the historical elements around the mill bridge and the spa park, part of the masonry is now stored on a private area before it shines in new splendor.

With a close time frame, the city is now drawing everything to complete the construction work as quickly as possible. Although the members of the construction committee have the objective of completing the section by the end of October, Hilgenberg is determined and motivated. Citizens can only hope that the main street will soon be accessible to relieve the town center of Wiehl.

In direct connection to this work, the renovation and redesign of Mühlenstraße are tackled in several construction phases. This measure is also scheduled for October 2024 and will bring further infrastructural improvements. This work is not only of local interest; They reflect a trend that can be observed in many cities: the need to adequately maintain historical buildings and infrastructures while taking modern requirements into account.

Speaking of historical infrastructure - another point on the agenda is the Mühlenbrücke, which was built in 1650. As the oldest building in Wiehl after the Evangelical Church, it is subject to monument protection. "It is clear that the bridge should be preserved," emphasized Hilgenberg, as many other considerations and permits are due before further work can be carried out. This complexity emphasizes the challenges with which municipalities are confronted when it comes to reconciling history and modern needs.

In addition to these large projects, there are also smaller projects that are planned in Hillerscheid. A new storage space canal will be built for around 750,000 euros to eliminate problems with rainwater and its entry into the local water run. The measure should serve both environmental protection and flood protection and is expected to begin in 2025.