Traffic ban in Coerheide: safety for pedestrians and cyclists!

Traffic ban in Coerheide: safety for pedestrians and cyclists!

In Stuttgart, the “Coerheide” street will be closed to motorized traffic from June 18, 2025. This decision follows a City Council resolution passed in February. When asked by ANTENNE MÜNSTER, a spokesman for the city confirmed that signs and information boards would be put up on the relevant section by employees of the building yard to point out the new traffic ban.

The ban results from increased traffic volumes that are overwhelming the road. The safety of cyclists and pedestrians is our top priority. The closure is also intended to protect the surroundings of the sewage fields, which are considered an important protected area. In the future, residents and visitors to the recycling center will have access via the “Zum Heidehof” street.

Regulations and sanctions

The new traffic ban will be regulated by appropriate traffic signs. These include sign 250 for general passage bans, which applies to all vehicles. Special additional signs can also be attached that may allow residents access. Failure to comply with such bans will result in sanctions. According to bussgeld-info.de, vehicles can be fined if they fail to comply, which vary between 20 and 500 euros depending on the severity of the violation.

For drivers, the fine for ignoring a traffic ban is usually 40 euros. In the case of repeated violations or in connection with an accident, the fine can be significantly higher. Cyclists who ignore an entry ban face fines starting at 20 euros. A violation could endanger road safety and is therefore taken seriously.

Impact on traffic

Closing the Coerheide has the potential to transform traffic in the area. The new regulation is expected to reduce through traffic, benefiting both pedestrians and cyclists. The city of Stuttgart is setting an example in terms of traffic calming and the protection of ecosystems.

The measures are in the context of an increasingly relevant topic: protecting habitats and promoting environmentally friendly means of transport are declared goals of the city administration. The traffic regulations currently adopted could serve as a model for future projects in other parts of the city.