Grevenbroich tackles mining legacy with major road repairs on Breite Straße

Repairs on Breite Straße in Grevenbroich's city centre will start next week. The work aims to fix damage caused by ground subsidence from historic underground lignite mining. The project is expected to last until around April 2026.

The affected section runs between house numbers 10 and 30/32. Crews will repair sunken areas in the roadway, drainage channels, and tree pits. Damaged paving on the sidewalks, especially near business entrances, will also be restored.

The subsidence stems from former mining activity in the region. Even decades after mines closed—some as early as the 1950s—shifting underground layers continue to affect roads and buildings. Current damage results from ongoing ground consolidation.

RWE Power AG's Subsidence Department is funding the repairs, with a contracted engineering firm overseeing the work. To reduce disruption, construction will proceed in stages. Grevenbroich's municipal services have asked residents, business owners, and customers to bear with any temporary inconvenience.

The project will address long-term effects of mining on local infrastructure. By the end of April 2026, the roadway, sidewalks, and drainage systems should be fully repaired. The staged approach aims to keep disturbances for businesses and residents as minimal as possible.