Traffic scheme Rheinfelden, Germany

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Traffic concept and redesigning of Europaplatz in Weil am Rhein / Germany
Europaplatz in Weil am Rhein
Europaplatz in Weil am Rhein
DESCPRIPTION OF PROJECT
As a result of the construction of a new shopping centre on the south side of the "Europaplatz", several traffic guidance options were developed, presented and evaluated in a traffic study with regard to traffic planning and urban develop­ment criteria. On the basis of traffic counts and forecasts the efficiency of the different options was determined.

The municipal council of the city of Weil decided on a combined double round­about forming a double loop (see picture). This special form of a traffic roundabout combines advantages for the vehicle traffic with favourable pathways for pedestrians and allows an attractive design of the entire square. The traffic roundabout was designed and realised in accordance with the Administration of Road Construction and the Roads and Traffic Authority. Fichtner WT took over the design, the tendering and the construction supervision for the entire traffic facility.
PROJECT COMPONENTS AND
TECHNICAL DATA
  • External diameter of the single roundabouts: 30 m
  • Total traffic load Europaplatz: 2,400 vehicles/h
  • Total length from west to east: ~80 m

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Redesigning of the "Europaplatz" in Weil as traffic roundabout (so-called double loop)
CLIENT
City of Weil am Rhein, Civil Engineering Office
FINANCING
City of Weil am Rhein, Civil Engineering Office
SCOPE OF SERVICES
  • Inventory
  • Traffic counts
  • Comparative analysis of alternate solutions
  • Preliminary design, detailed engineering design
  • Final design
  • Tendering
  • Construction supervision and co-ordination of construction supervision
  • Construction survey
  • Safety and health co-ordination
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