Bicycle pathway postponed until 2027
The construction of the Rhine Cycle Route, a much-anticipated project designed to connect cyclists along the Rhine River, has faced unexpected delays. According to Hessen Mobil, the project's overseer, an earlier start for the construction is now impossible due to the renovation of the "Right Rhine" corridor railway.
This railway renovation will significantly impact the progress of the Rhine Cycle Route construction. The re-tendering of the construction project has also caused a significant delay, with the resumption of construction now scheduled for 2027.
The Rhine Cycle Route provisional path is intended to close the gap in the Rhine Cycle Route between Kaub and Rüdesheim. However, the termination of the construction contract with the previous contractor has left the project in limbo. No reasons for the termination have been disclosed, and no information about the future contractor for the re-tendered project has been made available.
Despite these setbacks, Hessen Mobil's plan is to continue the Rhine Cycle Route on the railway embankment on the other side of the B 42. This plan, however, requires a new attempt due to the current circumstances.
In the meantime, the B 42 roadway will be used as a route for rail replacement traffic during the railway renovation. The road will be reopened to traffic during calendar week 33, but the removal of a traffic light system may take some time.
The goal is to expand the route, as the current cycle path ends shortly before the ferry landing in Rüdesheim. However, the completion of the Rhine Cycle Route has been postponed due to the termination of the construction contract and the railway renovation.
For precise reasons and future plans regarding the Rhine Cycle Route, contacting Hessen Mobil or local authorities in Hessen directly would be necessary, as this specific issue is not covered in the searched context. Kathrin Brückner from Hessen Mobil has stated that the removal of the construction site and detours for the Rhine Cycle Route provisional path is unavoidable.
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- The railway renovation, as well as the re-tendering of the Rhine Cycle Route construction project, has resulted in significant delays for the completion of the public-transit infrastructure, specifically the Rhine Cycle Route.
- Affected by the termination of the construction contract and the railway renovation, the Rhine Cycle Route, a transportation project connecting cyclists along the Rhine River, is undergoing an unexpected delay with its resumption now scheduled for 2027.
- The automotive industry and other associated businesses along the Rhine River may experience disruptions due to the delay in the Rhine Cycle Route construction, as the project serves as a crucial link between various cities and industries in the region.
