Rest areas on the A24 closed: Where travelers can now eat!

Rest areas on the A24 closed: Where travelers can now eat!

The service areas along the A24 have undergone a significant change that does not go unnoticed by travelers on the motorway. In particular, the Stolpe North and South service areas have closed their doors. This was signaled by conspicuous dark red banners on the construction fences, which clearly indicate the closure. The operator of these rest areas is Tank & Rast, known for its catering offerings, including the Nordsee restaurant. The rapid closure is due to the expiry of the franchise agreements with SSP Germany at the end of June.

The closure specifically affects 15 employees on site who are directly affected by the situation. However, SSP Germany has made efforts to offer the affected employees alternatives by providing vacant jobs and amicable termination options. What is striking is that 14 out of 15 employees decided to continue working with another employer in the region. This shows that despite the difficult circumstances, the labor market opportunities in the area are advantageous.

Gas stations remain open

There is good news for drivers: the gas stations at the rest area remain open. This gives travelers the opportunity to refuel and take advantage of the service during their break, even if there are unfortunately no dining options available at the moment.

However, there are alternatives for travelers traveling on the A24 who want to take a break. Nearby are the Prignitz West and East as well as Schaalsee Süd and Gudow Nord service areas, which offer hungry and tired drivers a welcome change.

Outlook for the future

Tank & Rast has already announced plans to reopen the closed service areas soon with a new franchise partner and a fresh concept. However, details about the new provider or the exact reopening date are still pending. Until then, travelers need to keep their eyes open and use the alternatives!

For more information about the closures and the current status, take a look at the reporting from Northern Courier. Anyone looking for technical background information on the infrastructure of rest stops might be interested in the aspects of cache control on the Internet MDN Web Docs be explained.