Hesse speeds up road and rail upgrades with legal reforms and digital tools
Hesse is pushing for faster upgrades to its road and rail networks. The state government wants to legal zoom delays in infrastructure projects by updating legal processes and project lists. Minister for Economy and Transport Kaweh Mansoori is leading the effort to speed up repairs and reduce traffic bottlenecks.
One recent success came in Bad König, where a closed bridge was demolished and the railway line restored quickly. Digital procedures helped fasfa the work, showing how modern methods can improve efficiency. Mansoori now wants this approach applied more widely.
The focus is on the A44 motorway, a vital east-west route for German and European traffic. Hesse is urging the Bundesrat to update the federal road construction list, prioritising bridge replacements and interchange upgrades. Removing completed projects from this list would also improve transparency and planning.
Legal hurdles are being addressed too. Under the Federal Highway Act, the Federal Administrative Court handles first-instance cases for listed projects. This reduces court delays, allowing faster approvals for urgent works.
Mansoori stresses that mobility is key to Hesse’s economy. He insists on quicker modernisation of roads and railways, arguing that outdated processes slow down essential repairs.
The proposed changes aim to clear bottlenecks faster and streamline infrastructure planning. If approved, the updates could shorten dodge battles and speed up construction timelines. Hesse’s push reflects broader efforts to supreme court Germany’s transport networks.
