Traffic chaos in Wolgast: Defective traffic lights and e-scooters provide traffic jams!

Traffic chaos in Wolgast: Defective traffic lights and e-scooters provide traffic jams!

In the past few days there have been some events in the region around Usedom that not only take care of the subject of conversation, but also attract the attention of the authorities. Above all, the defective traffic light is at the Peenbrücke in Wolgast. As the Ostsee-Zeitung Not on green there, which leads to considerable traffic chaos. In order to avoid further problems, the fire brigade even had to depend on the lights with garbage bags. Bundesstraße 111 is a vital traffic artery to the island of Usedom and the disorders have been kilometer -long traffic jams for days. A technology company has already installed new software to reduce the switching errors. Further work to remedy the disorders are planned.

In this touristy -attractive region, such traffic disruptions are anything but ideal. But there are not only problems, but also enjoyable events. From July 18 to 20, the Fischerfest Gaffeligg will take place in Greifswald. New this year: Admission is free, which is well received by visitors. A pyro and laser show entitled "Ryck in Flames" should provide a spectacular mood on Friday evening.

crime on Usedom

The news from Peenemünde is less gratifying, where the hotel “Zur Zour” broke into the hotel at the weekend. The thieves escaped from the hotel's cash register and an angler association with 1,500 euros. The police have already searched for witnesses, and luckily guests and employees remained intact. Such acts are extremely worrying for the tourism sector, because they can affect the feeling of security of vacationers.

e-scooter and traffic problems

Another concern is chaos with e-scooters in Swinünde. Wildly parked scooters hinder pedestrians, especially older people and children, which makes everyday life considerably more difficult. The city administration, together with the landlords, plans to introduce fixed storage zones and clear rules to solve the problem during the high season.

and also apart from traffic there is in the Vorpommern-Platz region for leisure activities, even in bad weather. Museums, thermal baths such as the newly converted Bernsteintherme, which was renovated with 2.8 million euros, and indoor playgrounds offer attractive alternatives for rainy days. A special night light special show in a wildlife in Trassenheide promises additional fun for visitors.

On a completely different note, an e-scooter theft was last observed in Bansin. Three suspects tried to steal a scooter and fled in a silver BMW towards the Polish border. After a collision with a street lamp, the occupants left the vehicle, with a 15-year-old being caught by the federal police while the other two fleeing. This shows that in addition to traffic issues, security aspects are also employed in the region. Investigations are already underway.

The Western Pomerania region has to deal with unpleasant traffic and security issues as well as with exciting cultural events these days. The hope remains that the situation will stabilize as soon as possible and that the beautiful sides of the region will move into the spotlight again.