Berlin's Highway Plans Stalled in State-Federal Divide
Berlin's highway plans face a divide between the state and federal governments. While Berlin aims to reduce inner-city highway kilometers, the State Farm seeks to expand its network. Key projects, like the demolition of A104 and the extension of A100, are stuck in negotiations.
The state of Berlin has planning sovereignty over the A104 in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, intending to demolish it. Meanwhile, the federal government opposes the reduction of the A103 in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, as it has control over federal highways.
The extension of the A100 through Friedrichshain is a contentious issue. Political parties like the FDP, AfD, CDU, and parts of the SPD advocate for immediate continuation, but Die Linke, the Greens, and local mayors oppose it. Despite their efforts, the State Farm has downgraded the project's priority, making a construction start this decade unlikely. No agreement exists between the state and federal government on extending the A100 to Storkower Straße.
The differing priorities of the state and federal governments on highway projects have led to a stalemate. Finding a consensus is crucial for moving forward with important infrastructure projects like the A104 demolition and A100 extension. Both sides must work together to resolve these issues and improve Berlin's traffic infrastructure.
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