Road Construction Speed - Experts Present Proposals - Hesse's road construction reform gets expert-backed recommendations this week
A Hessian expert commission has been working on improvements to road construction since summer 2025. The group is now set to present its first recommendations to Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori. Two key areas under review are procurement processes and the use of recycled materials in building roads.
The commission was formed to find better ways of handling road projects in the state. Its members include representatives from construction firms, industry bodies, trade unions, and the Hessian government. Economics State Secretary Ines Fröhlich outlined the priorities at the start: making procurement faster and ensuring more recycled materials are used in roadworks.
The group will share its initial findings with Minister Mansoori on Wednesday at noon in Wiesbaden. This follows a similar approach taken by Mansoori in past reforms, where expert advice shaped his housing construction policies.
No details have been found about comparable commissions, such as an 'Innovation in Straßenbau' group or other housing reform bodies. This makes it difficult to assess how the current commission's structure differs from previous ones.
The commission's recommendations will be handed to the minister this week. If adopted, the proposed changes could alter how road projects are managed in Hesse. The focus remains on efficiency and sustainability in construction practices.
