In Dusseldorf, responsibility for maintaining roads and cycle paths during winter shifts to Awista, while residents remain in charge of sidewalk maintenance.
In the heart of Germany, the city of Düsseldorf takes winter road safety seriously. With approximately 1,400 km of streets, the city is responsible for maintaining its road network, including street cleaning, the expansion of bicycle paths, and weather maintenance. This responsibility is entrusted to AWISTA Kommunal GmbH, a company dedicated to ensuring the city's roads are safe and accessible.
AWISTA Kommunal GmbH also takes charge of clearing the main bicycle path network in Düsseldorf, ensuring that cyclists can navigate the city safely even in weather conditions. However, road users are reminded to drive carefully and attentively, especially at points where bicycle paths intersect with roads, as snow from crossing traffic may accumulate in these areas.
The city places a strong emphasis on protecting the weaker road users in winter weather. To this end, the use of road salt on sidewalks is generally not permitted as it can damage trees and green spaces. Instead, dulling agents such as sand, granulate, or gravel should be used for scattering on sidewalks.
Residents are responsible for clearing sidewalks, with snow and ice to be cleared to a width of at least one meter. The obligation to clear sidewalks applies from 7 am to 8 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 8 pm on Sundays and holidays. Snow falling after 8 pm must be cleared by the following day by 7 am and on Sundays and holidays by 9 am.
Mutual consideration is especially important in weather for all road users, including those traveling by car, bus, train, bicycle, or on foot. More time should be planned for travel in weather, and early information about weather and traffic conditions should be obtained to ensure a safe journey.
Düsseldorf offers numerous services for citizens with limited mobility to help with errands in case of emergency. These services, along with the city's weather maintenance efforts, aim to ensure that everyone can navigate the city safely and comfortably, even in the harshest weather conditions.
Certified Blue Angel environmental-friendly de-icing agents can be used as an alternative to traditional de-icing methods, helping to protect the environment while ensuring road safety. By working together and following these guidelines, we can all contribute to a safer, greener weather in Düsseldorf.
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