Bayreuth’s 160-strong winter team gears up to battle snow and ice
Bayreuth has prepared its winter road maintenance plan as cold weather approaches. The city’s 160-strong team is ready to clear snow and ice across key routes. Officials have outlined priorities, equipment, and shifts to keep transport running smoothly.
The municipal works department, led by Thorsten Fichtner, oversees the winter service. A total of 21 snowploughs and 1,400 tons of gritting salt are on standby. The team works in two 17-hour shifts: one from 3 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the other from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Top-tier routes include major traffic arteries and bus lines. Second-priority areas—residential collector roads, bike paths, and sidewalks—are cleared from 6 a.m. Third-tier streets and public car parks are only treated if necessary. The team also maintains 360 bus stops, pedestrian crossings, stairs, and parks.
Residents must clear sidewalks and paths adjacent to their properties. The city’s Street Cleaning and Safety Ordinance, available on the municipal works website, sets out these responsibilities.
Bayreuth’s winter service relies on a structured plan and long shifts to manage snow and ice. With equipment, staff, and clear priorities in place, the city aims to maintain safe travel conditions. Residents play a role by keeping adjacent paths clear.
