Friedrich-Engels-Straße: Construction work starts – traffic is disrupted!

Friedrich-Engels-Straße: Construction work starts – traffic is disrupted!

Friedrich-Engels-Straße in the Rosenthal district will become a construction site for several weeks from September 23, 2025. The planned measure to temporarily improve the roadway shows the Pankow district office's commitment to improving the traffic situation in this area. As the district office reports, the work is scheduled to last eight to ten weeks and is expected to cost around 614,000 euros. The street will be completely closed during the construction phases, especially between Kastanienallee and the main street, which will represent a significant restriction on traffic.

District councilor Manuela Anders-Granitzki emphasizes the importance of this construction work: “The measures will significantly increase the safety and accessibility of Friedrich-Engels-Straße.” The asphalting of the paved road is part of a longer-term temporary measure aimed at improving road conditions and thus optimizing traffic flow. During the construction period, the Pankow district office asks for the understanding of residents and road users.

Details about the construction site

In addition to the planned work on Friedrich-Engels-Straße, two temporary bus stops will be set up on an interim basis. There is only one shared lane available for the direction of travel, which makes the traffic situation even more complicated. These local restrictions could result in longer journey times, so commuters and residents are encouraged to plan alternative routes. According to the information so far, the construction site will be active until June 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m., with the focus being on the period after the start of work in September 2025 berlinwetter.de reports that ....

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Infrastructure and housing construction in Berlin

In this context, the city is planning several significant construction projects, including both housing and new transport infrastructure. Projects such as Parkstadt Karlshorst, Wartenberger Anger and the LIESE residential building are part of a comprehensive strategy to improve the quality of life in Berlin. These projects are designed to not only create housing but also integrate community facilities that provide a high quality of life.

Infrastructure initiatives such as the i2030 project aim to expand the rail infrastructure in Berlin and Brandenburg, which will also help improve accessibility to urban areas. Such investments are crucial to meet growing mobility demand while supporting green transport.

Overall, the construction site on Friedrich-Engels-Straße will not only have a direct impact on traffic, but will also play a role in the larger context of urban development in Berlin. In the long term, the measures are intended to help improve living conditions and transport infrastructure to promote sustainable urban development.