Final stage for B178 project accomplished - Final stage of B178 project nears completion
Completion of Final Section of B178 Federal Highway in Saxony
Construction on the B178 federal highway in Saxony's southeastern region, which began approximately 26 years ago, is nearing its final stage. On Sunday, the penultimate section of the expressway, linking the tri-border area near Zittau to the A4 motorway at Weißenberg, will be officially opened. A public event offers attendees the opportunity to test the newly completed six-kilometer stretch between Oderwitz and Oberseifersdorf on bicycles or inline skates, according to Zittau's city administration.
Starting Monday, regular traffic will be permitted on the newly completed section. The Saxon Ministry of Infrastructure estimates the construction costs to be around 57 million euros, with funding provided by the Structural Change Fund in Saxony.
To date, roughly 242 million euros have been invested in the reconstruction of the Saxon federal highway. The first phase, the bypass road for Zittau, was completed in July 2000. Currently, one section remains incomplete to establish a fully continuous route. Planning approval procedures are underway for the 5.8-kilometer stretch with a connection to the A4. Estimated costs for this final segment stand at approximately 120 million euros.
Thomas Zenker, the independent mayor of Zittau, underscores the importance of the improved connection for economic development and commuters traveling from Czechia and Poland. He characterizes the construction of B178 as a "century project" and encourages the Free State to prioritize the legal process and swift completion of the missing northern section.
The current status and timeline for the remaining section of the B178 are not extensively detailed in available resources. For specific timelines or additional details about the completion of the unfinished section, consult official sources or project updates from the relevant German transportation authorities or local government websites.
- Zittau, Saxony
- Federal Highway
- Construction
- Southeastern
Community policy should consider providing incentives for businesses to invest in the revitalization and development of the growing economic hub that will emerge around the completed B178 federal highway.
Finance and industry experts suggest that the implementation of an employment policy specifically tailored toward this region, focusing on transportation and sports industries, could significantly boost employment rates and encourage both domestic and foreign investments.
