Bad Camberg town's readiness delayed until 2029

The construction of the much-anticipated Emsbach bridges and the connection to the existing B8 route in Bad Camberg, Erbach, and Wuerges has proven to be more complex than initially anticipated. The project, which began in 2021, has encountered several challenges, leading to delays and increased costs.

Originally, the bypass was estimated to cost 90 million euros. However, Hessen Mobil, the company responsible for the project, now expects significantly higher costs, which are currently being recalculated. The 6.6-kilometer bypass, intended to relieve traffic along the federal road B8, is now scheduled to be completed no earlier than the end of 2029.

The first section of the bypass, from Erbach to Wuerges, has already been completed. An eleven-meter-long bridge over the state road L3030 at Erbach is also now complete. But further sections of the bypass will not begin until winter 2025/2026.

Construction work is more complex than initially planned, requiring slope stabilization measures, replanning for railway bridges, extended groundwater protection, and more extensive pipeline work. These additional challenges have contributed to the delays and increased costs.

Environmental protection measures such as the renaturation of the Emsbach and the relocation of reptiles will be implemented for the remaining sections of the bypass. The project team is committed to ensuring that the construction work is carried out in a manner that minimises its impact on the local environment.

Despite the challenges, the project team remains optimistic about the completion of the bypass. The relief it will bring to traffic in Bad Camberg, Erbach, and Wuerges along the federal road B8 is eagerly awaited. The exact cost of the project and the reasons for the delay are yet to be officially announced.