Biberach plans B30 ascent: 113 million euros for new street!

Biberach plans B30 ascent: 113 million euros for new street!

Biberach, Deutschland - The plans for the B30 promotion in Biberach are finally taking shapes. The plans and thus the costs for the comprehensive construction project were discussed in the latest technical committee of the district council. Gunnar Volz, the head of the street office, informed the city councils about the central aspects. A groundbreaking could take place in 2027 if the planning approval goes over the stage without major objections, as Schwäbische.de reports.

The new street, which is considered an extension of the Biberach northwest bypass, is about 1.5 kilometers long and is intended to connect the Aspach industrial area directly to the B30. The estimated total costs amount to an impressive 113.5 million euros. The financing is carried out by a mix of different sources, including a significant amount of around 63 million euros in expected state subsidies, which the Biberach district would like to generate as a builder, as well as B30 Oberschwaben confirmed.

division of costs and political discussions

The financial structure is as follows: The district bears 43 percent of the costs, the city of Biberach takes over 40 percent, and the municipality of Warthausen comes to 17 percent. This means that around 50.5 million euros from the district and the municipalities have to be applied from the own funds after deducting the grants. Biberach itself plans to provide the appropriate funds in his household for 2026.

However, not all local politicians agree to the current financing key. In Warthausen there is controversy how much the community can and wants to take over. Elise Allgaier (SPD) expressed her concerns about the cost explosion and the need for the project in the face of the climate crisis, while Oliver Lukner (FDP) emphasized the positive effect of the new road to relieve through traffic.

The discussion was complemented by critical voices such as that of Josef Weber (Greens) who demanded a rethink in mobility. Thomas Kimmich from the free voters, on the other hand, pleaded for a rapid implementation to avoid further cost increases. There are many uncertainties for citizens who accompany the project.

background to project history

The history of the B30 promotion is characterized by lengthy political and planning conflicts and has been back over 20 years. The project was originally presented as a B 465 in the Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan, but was already deleted in 2007. It is currently being pursued as a district road and includes, among other things, an approximately 900 meter long tunnel. This tunnel would not only be an important connection between the Rißtal and the B30, but would also be the longest street tunnel structure in the Biberach district.