Germany's A5 motorway widening plan faces opposition due to climate and environmental concerns.
Germany's largest motorway plan faces opposition, with critics concerned that widening the A5 outside Frankfurt to 10 lanes for €1.1bn ($1.2bn) will increase emissions, noise pollution, and harm biodiverse habitats. Supporters argue it's necessary to cope with traffic growth on one of Germany's busiest motorways, but the controversy highlights mounting climate concerns.
July 14, 2024
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