Enhancing security on the Nittumer route by CDU
In the district of Schildgen, the CDU faction has submitted a motion to the Mobility and Traffic Surfaces Committee, aiming to enhance traffic safety at the intersection of Schlebuscher Straße, Nittumer Weg, and In den Wiesen. The call comes following two accidents with personal injuries at the intersection in May 2025.
The proposed measures aim to significantly reduce the risk of accidents and improve overall safety for both drivers and pedestrians in the area. These include:
- The installation of traffic lights to better regulate vehicle flow and reduce collision risks.
- Improved signage and road markings for clearer guidance and increased visibility.
- Speed reduction measures such as speed bumps or lowering speed limits to ensure vehicles approach the intersection at safer speeds.
- Upgrading street lighting to improve visibility during low light conditions.
- Pedestrian safety enhancements like adding pedestrian crossings with signals or refuge islands.
- Line of sight improvements through trimming vegetation or modifying roadside features that may obstruct the view of oncoming traffic.
Harald Henkel, council member for Schildgen and deputy chairman of the CDU faction, emphasizes the need for swift action to ensure the safety of all road users at the intersection. He highlights ensuring the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists as the top priority.
Similar accidents have occurred at this intersection in previous years, making the CDU faction see an urgent need for action. The city administration has confirmed these accidents in a written response to an inquiry from the CDU faction.
Subscribers of the local newsletter "The Day in GL," sent every morning at 7:07 AM, can stay updated on the progress of these safety improvements. For exact details and implementation status, checking local municipality announcements or traffic authority updates would be recommended.
The CDU faction is publishing a contribution regarding this matter and encourages all road users to be vigilant and cautious at the intersection until the proposed safety improvements are implemented.
- The CDU faction's proposal for the safety enhancement at the Schlebuscher Straße, Nittumer Weg, and In den Wiesen intersection stems from the urgency to mitigate the recurring accidents, as highlighted by the general news.
- In the realm of local politics, the CDU faction's aim to upgrade traffic safety at the Schildgen intersection aligns with their commitment to ensuring the safety of all road users, as evidenced by their recent actions and statements.
