Schleswig-Holstein Commits €550 Million to Major Road Infrastructure Projects in 2026

Schleswig-Holstein plans an extensive investment in road infrastructure for 2026, allocating a total of €555 million toward highway and road construction and renovation. Autobahn GmbH will invest approximately €284 million in northern Germany's highway projects, while the Landesbetrieb Straßenbau und Verkehr Schleswig-Holstein (LBV.SH) will dedicate €271 million to state and federal roads, including cycling path improvements. These ambitious plans were jointly presented by Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen alongside LBV.SH, Autobahn GmbH, and DEGES.

Key projects include the long-anticipated continuation of the A 20, with construction commencing in spring near Bad Segeberg, alongside ongoing renovations of the A 1, and rehabilitation efforts on the A 21, A 23, and A 215. Additionally, LBV.SH targets significant renovations on major federal roads such as the B 76 and B 5, as well as multiple state road projects.

The €550 million allocation from a federal special fund forms part of the broader €3.4 billion dedicated for infrastructure improvements, aimed at tackling a backlog of repairs and stimulating the regional economy. Minister Madsen stressed that this funding is crucial in providing the flexibility necessary to address the extensive maintenance needs across Schleswig-Holstein's transport network.