Augsburger Straße in Kaufbeuren: Closure will end soon after construction work!

Augsburger Straße in Kaufbeuren: Closure will end soon after construction work!

In Kaufbeuren, the construction site on Augsburger Straße is slowly taking shape. Construction work on the new railway bridge is almost complete and anticipation is growing for the road to reopen. The Mercury reports that the lockdown is scheduled to be lifted on Tuesday, August 19th. The road has been closed to traffic since the end of March, which has caused some anger among residents and commuters.

The delays that characterized the work are due to planning errors by a Deutsche Bahn contractor who incorrectly calculated the bridge bearings. Additional requirements from a structural engineer for the gabion walls also slowed down construction progress. Last year, drivers had to expect sections of Augsburger Straße that were also closed in October and November.

A show of strength until the end

In the final phase, work was carried out in three shifts, which increased the noise for residents, but also ensured that the closure time was significantly shortened. The people of Kaufbeuren are relieved that an important traffic artery will soon be opened again. A sign of life that gives commuters more flexibility in their everyday lives.

But while the construction work is coming to an end in Kaufbeuren, there is another topic that is causing a stir in the football world. The future of Alexander Isak is currently playing a central role at Newcastle United. SportsBible has learned that Liverpool are interested in a transfer of the Swedish striker. Although the initial offer of £110m was rejected, Newcastle are now demanding at least £150m.

A backward interplay

However, a lot at Newcastle depends on whether they can find a suitable replacement for Isak. The observations of the scouts who have targeted Porto's Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa show that the move needs to be carefully planned. It also became clear that Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike did not materialize as potential new additions.

Particularly eye-catching is Yoane Wissa from Brentford, who is being traded for around £40 million. But there are hurdles here too, as Brentford coach Keith Andrews has stated that Wissa is not ready to play due to transfer interest, but is back in training. Brentford have already set a club record for Bournemouth's Dango Ouattara, which further complicates the situation. How the current transfer situation will develop remains to be seen.

Kaufbeuren and football – at the end of the day, there are movements everywhere that influence people's lives. While one construction site is closing, negotiations and speculation are taking place elsewhere. Stay tuned and find out more about developments in your region and beyond!