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October 9, 2025
Cyclists no longer have to ride on state roads
Gap in the cycle path network will be closed
Transport Minister Bernreiter: Important contribution to greater road safety
The city of Herrieden and the municipality of Burgoberbach in the Ansbach district are investing 3.12 million euros in improving traffic conditions and are receiving financial support from the Free State of Bavaria. Bavarias Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter said: With the new path along the state road 2249 between Rauenzell and Burgoberbach, pedestrians and cyclists will be much safer in the future. In addition, a gap in the cycle path network will be closed. Thats why we are happy to support this and are investing 2.6 million euros for it.
The state road St 2249 from Rauenzell to Burgoberbach currently serves as a cycle path connection between the main towns of Herrieden and Burgoberbach. The high traffic load, the narrow road width, the existing gradients and the sometimes confusing route pose a potential threat to cycling traffic. In order to improve the safety of all road users, walking and cycling traffic will be separated from the state road in the future.
With the measure, a pedestrian and cycle path with a width of 2.50 meters and a shoulder of 0.50 meters on both sides will be built over a length of around 3.6 kilometers along the state road. In addition, a so-called corrugated steel culvert, approximately 22 meters long, will be built to cross under the state road. And: Crossing aids will be installed at two junctions. The work has already started.
The Free State of Bavaria supports the city and municipality with a total of 2.6 million euros as part of funding under the Bavarian Financial Equalization Act (Art. 13f BayFAG).
In total, districts, cities and municipalities in Bavaria receive around 250 million euros annually from the Free State for projects to improve their road networks. In addition to strengthening roadways and bridges, this also includes, for example, the construction of cycle paths, the traffic-safe conversion of intersections and the construction of bus lanes.
