Underground station Schloßstraße remains an extended work zone
The modernization project for the Schloßstraße U-Bahn station in Steglitz, a vital part of Berlin's public transportation system, is expected to extend well into the 2030s, with uncertainties and delays persisting [1].
The permit for the second construction phase, including that of the Technical Supervisory Authority, is currently under review. However, a specific start date for this phase or the timeline for the elevator installation has yet to be announced [1]. The originally planned location for an elevator was found to be unfeasible, leading to a reevaluation of the installation's placement.
The station, currently a provisional structure with bare or graffiti-covered concrete walls and exposed pipes, was put under protection by the state heritage office in 2016. All issues related to the renovation have been coordinated with the responsible heritage authorities, and the conditions have been incorporated into the planning.
Despite the delays, the Berlin Senate does not expect any further delays or cost increases in the project [1]. The Schloßstraße station is located on line 9, the most important shopping street in southwestern Berlin.
The application for a permit from the BVG was received in early May, and it is currently in the approval process within the three-month period stipulated by the Faster-Building Act. The state heritage office has confirmed that the application is already in the approval process.
The commissioning of the elevator is scheduled for the 2030s, but the exact duration for completing the elevator installation at Schloßstraße station remains undisclosed in the available search results.
In conclusion, the full modernization of the Schloßstraße U-Bahn station is expected to extend into the 2030s, with no exact start date for the second construction phase or the timeline for the elevator installation specified in the current sources [1]. For more detailed or updated information, checking official announcements from Berlin’s transport authorities or project managers might be necessary.
[1] Source: Berliner Morgenpost, May 2023.
The second construction phase, including the review of the permit by the Technical Supervisory Authority, may impact the finance sector as the delays in the project could lead to increased costs.
The successful completion of the modernization project, which includes improvements in the transportation system, could have a positive impact on the industry sector, particularly retail, as the Schloßstraße station is located on Berlin's most important shopping street, line 9.
