Construction work on L 20 start despite resistance - dish gives the green light!

Construction work on L 20 start despite resistance - dish gives the green light!

On June 18, 2025, the Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg decided in an urgent procedure that the construction work on the L 20 state road between Velten and Pinnow may begin to improve road conditions. This decision raises a previous order from the Potsdam Administrative Court, which was issued on the basis of an applicant's urgent application. The applicant operates a water ski and water disposable park on the L 20 and had resisted the planned road construction work because she feared a threatening customer decline and a risk to existence.

The Higher Administrative Court decided in favor of the State Business Unit, which is planning the renovation of the L 20 in three construction phases. The construction work was originally supposed to start on May 12, 2025 and are expected to take almost four months. The court decision came to the conclusion that the access to the operating property remains guaranteed at least one direction during the construction work. Furthermore, the arrangement of the road construction work was assessed as a defect without discretion.

legal foundations of the decision

The decision that is inconceivable is based on Section 22 (6) sentence 1 of the Brandenburg Road Act, which provides for compensation in the event of endangering economic existence. The court argued that the road construction work could not be carried out in the cold season due to the necessary planning security. This continues to continue the continuous expansion of the infrastructure in Brandenburg, which is also to be seen as a signal for economic development in the region.

historical context of the Higher Administrative Court

The Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg, which has existed since July 1, 2005, is the upper house of administrative jurisdiction in the two federal states and is subject to the Federal Administrative Court. It is a joint court of the states of Brandenburg and Berlin, which has a long history that goes back to 1875. Since then, the court has decided in numerous decisions about the legality and validity of administrative files and thus ensures a legal framework that protects the interests of the citizens.

The administrative courts, including the Potsdam Administrative Court, are set up in various cities and counties and play a central role in the legal review of administrative decisions. This includes, among other things, the responsibilities for personnel representation matters and a variety of other administrative issues that affect the daily life of the citizens. Again and again they have to deal with complex legal questions, the quality of the judges significantly shape the legal discourse in Brandenburg and Berlin.

Overall, the decision of the Higher Administrative Court shows a clear commitment to developing and modernizing the infrastructure in the region and at the same time offers legal protection for affected companies.