Petition richtet sich an: Stadtverordnetenversammlung von Eberswalde, Landtag des Landes Brandenburg

To build roads is to create traffic… In addition, the proposed expansion of the B167 federal road threatens to destroy precious natural habitats and further intensify the climate crisis. Join us in saying NO to this outdated and harmful project!

Ever since the 1990s, plans have been in place to rebuild the B167 between the A11 motorway and Frankfurt (Oder). Now, planning for the first stretch of the Finowfurt/Eberswalde bypass is nearly complete. The proposed route would run along the Oder-Havel Canal and eventually cross the scenic Finow Valley on several massive bridges. Contrary to claims, the project is less about relieving settled areas like Eberswalde, where transit traffic is minimal. Instead, the main aim seems to be the creation of a second "Berliner Ring"—a network of two- to three-lane expressways designed to attract and redirect additional traffic into the region.

The projections cited as justification suggest a 50% increase in traffic by 2030 [1]. However, this directly conflicts with the 2024 Brandenburg Mobility Law, which aims to reduce motorized individual transport by 32% by 2030 [2]. Such contradictory goals undermine the federal government's climate targets. Moreover, the project would destroy valuable biotopes, harm recreational areas, and degrade the quality of life for residents along the route.

With your signature, you join us in

• Urging the Eberswalde city council to oppose the project, as it would burden the city with unnecessary costs while offering minimal benefits and significant negative impacts.
• Calling on the State of Brandenburg to halt the planning approval process, as the project contradicts the Brandenburg Mobility Law and undermines national climate goals.

 
What’s Next?
Our initiative, in collaboration with BUND Brandenburg, is preparing to file a lawsuit against the planning approval decision for the first construction phase, expected in 2025. If all other objections fail, this lawsuit will be the final opportunity to stop this harmful project.
For more information about the current status, background details, and ways to get involved, visit pro-waldstadt.de.