Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis OKs Attenberger-Dom-Straße Redesign
The local authority of the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis has ruled that the city's redesign of the Attenberger-Dom-Straße was legally sound. The authority found that the changes did not constitute a significant redesign, thus not requiring a plan approval procedure.
The planned modifications adapt to modern standards, such as ERA and RASt06, aiming to enhance safety and meet traffic needs. These changes, however, do not expand motor vehicle traffic lanes, a requirement for a plan approval procedure as per § 38 StrWG NRW.
The local authority clarified that 'significant redesign' refers to changes needing a plan approval procedure, differentiating it from routine maintenance. This distinction simplifies planning processes. The responsibility for reviewing such transformations typically falls to local or state highway authorities, like the Landesbetrieb Straßenbau Nordrhein-Westfalen.
The city has ensured public involvement despite the lack of a formal plan approval procedure. The local authority's conclusion supports the legality of the Attenberger-Dom-Straße redesign, which focuses on safety improvements and traffic adaptations without expanding motor vehicle lanes.
