Germany expands charging stations, road works and unique highway interchange

Public electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure in the Weilheim district has grown from 55 public points at the end of 2021 to 365 by the end of 2025, with 77 fast chargers delivering up to 400 kW. The federal government launched a €500 million programme offering up to €2,000 per parking space for wall‑box installations in multi‑unit buildings. Grid operators say the current network can handle the load, but further capacity will be needed to meet the 2030 target.

In Kassel, three construction projects began in early June. The Leuschnerstraße renovation imposes a half‑width, one‑way restriction and forces motorists to detour via Heinrich‑Schütz‑Allee. Work on the Eisenschmiede street involves a temporary traffic light for alternating flow, while the Hufelandweg is closed to vehicles for eight weeks as it is upgraded to a mixed‑traffic road with a dedicated bus lane. The combined construction cost is about €300 000.

The Wetzlar interchange (A45/A480) is Germany’s only “Malteserkreuz”. About 65 000 vehicles use it daily. Planned upgrades will replace three of its six bridges, convert the crossing into a standard three‑leg “triangle”, and widen the A45 to six lanes. Traffic forecasts anticipate up to 110 000 vehicles per day on the A45 by 2030.