Update on Traffic Calming Measures in Kleine Ulrichstraße, Halle (Saale)
Intensified Traffic Management on Ulrichstraße: City Initiates Measures to Reduce Road Chaos
Since our previous report on the traffic calming measures in Kleine Ulrichstraße, the city of Halle (Saale) has made further adjustments to the plan. Here's a summary of the latest changes and additional details:
1. Adjusted Traffic Management
In response to concerns about emergencies, waste management, and delivery traffic, the complete physical closure between Kleine Schossgasse and Bölbergasse has been abandoned. Instead, motor vehicles can now drive through Kleine Ulrichstraße up to Bölbergasse, with traffic diverted via Schlossberg.
2. One-Way Traffic Regulation
The one-way traffic regulation in the southern direction between Kleine Schossgasse and Bölbergasse remains in place. This means that motorized through traffic can only travel in the northern direction.
3. Access for Emergency Services, Waste Disposal, and Delivery Traffic
The new traffic management ensures access for the fire department, emergency services, waste disposal, and necessary delivery traffic. Large vehicles of the city's waste management and some delivery traffic in the northern area will have to turn into Kleine Schossgasse and even reverse in height of Bölbergasse under a complete closure scenario.
4. Future Traffic Management
From the future, motorized through traffic in the southern direction can drive through Kleine Ulrichstraße up to Bölbergasse. This change aims to further reduce the risk of shortcut traffic and maintain accessibility while ensuring the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
5. Gastronomic Outdoor Areas and Cozy Atmosphere
The gastronomic use is still the primary reason for the traffic calming, but a complete closure would negatively impact this goal. The measure continues to support the efforts of gastronomers to create a cozy atmosphere in Halle's city center while maintaining access for emergency services, waste disposal, and necessary delivery traffic.
6. Support for Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic
The traffic calming measures in Kleine Ulrichstraße aim to strengthen bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the area. The new signage, installed on July 30, 2025, will help guide cyclists and pedestrians safely and efficiently through the street.
If you need more specific data, examples from similar projects, or community feedback reports, you can reach out to the Halle (Saale) city planning department or local traffic authority for further information.
With these changes, local residents can expect an improved lifestyle, as the traffic calming measures will create a more pedestrian-friendly environment in Halle (Saale)'s city center. Furthermore, home-and-garden enthusiasts may find it easier to access stores in this area, as the new traffic management allows for better flow of necessary delivery traffic.
