Neckart's air filter columnsare being taken apart
Stuttgart's Air Filter Towers Dismantled, Marking a Successful Battle Against Air Pollution
In a significant development, the air filter towers at Neckartor in Stuttgart, once a symbol of the city's fight against air pollution, are being dismantled. This move comes after the towers played a crucial role in reducing concentrations of fine dust PM and nitrogen dioxide (NO) in the area since their commissioning in December 2018.
Neckartor, once known as the dirtiest intersection in Germany, has seen a dramatic improvement in air quality thanks to a comprehensive package of eco-friendly transportation, traffic restrictions, and filter systems. These measures were implemented to meet the 2020 limit values set by the new European Air Quality Directive. The city of Stuttgart continues its focus on clean, sustainable traffic and the health of its citizens.
The filter towers, a joint project between the state of Baden-Württemberg, the city of Stuttgart, and MANN+HUMMEL, were necessary due to the persistence of NO limit values despite previous air pollution control measures. A scientific accompanying study confirmed an average reduction performance of the Filter Cubes of fine dust PM and nitrogen dioxide (NO) by around nine to ten percent in the area of the sidewalk and even more near the buildings.
The operation of the 23 air filter towers at Neckartor cost the state over two million euros. However, the dismantling of the air filter columns not only relieves the household budgets but also had a limited effect on the short street section.
The health of the population is a primary concern in the efforts to reduce air pollution in Stuttgart. Alongside the filter towers, the Stuttgart Air Cleaning Plan, which includes measures such as the strong expansion of the environmental network and traffic bans for older diesel vehicles, continues to reduce air pollution in the whole city and protect the health of the entire population.
As the towers are dismantled, the city of Stuttgart is coordinating the process. The dismantling is related to extensive construction measures on the federal road 14/Cannstatter Straße. The traffic, motor traffic, and public transport are factors that contribute to air pollution in Stuttgart, and the city remains committed to finding solutions to combat these sources of pollution.
While the name of the Minister for Transport who supported the air filter tower project in Stuttgart or evaluated the project's effect as positive is not readily available in the search results, the project's success speaks for itself. The towers helped Stuttgart meet the Europe-wide binding NO limit values since 2020.
For more information about the project or the Ministry of Transport, you can contact the Press Office via email or through a contact form. The Ministry remains dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of the citizens of Stuttgart and continues to work towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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