At the heart of Northern Germany’s transport network
Via Niedersachsen is the concessionnaire of the A7 section between Bockenem and Göttingen in Lower Saxony. As the longest highway in Germany, the A7 highway forms a major north–south transport route linking Scandinavia with central and southern Europe. Via Niedersachsen carries passenger traffic alongside heavy freight flows, moving across northern Europe, making it one of the most important logistics and mobility arteries in Germany.
Key facts
- Availability-based PPP with Autobahn GmbH, the federal company responsible for the management of Germany’s road network
- Part of the A7, Germany’s longest highway
- 30km widening in 6 lanes of the existing highway
- Major freight corridor linking Scandinavia to Central Europe
- Large-scale environmental and noise protection programs
A major upgrade on Germany’s longest highway
The project widened the section from four to six lanes while modernising the infrastructure. This expansion improves traffic flow and reliability on one of Germany’s busiest freight routes.
Protecting ecosystems
Wildlife crossings, dedicated fencing and adapted bridges allow animals to move safely across the corridor while reducing collision risks. Water protection systems manage runoff and protect nearby rivers and wetlands through retention and drainage infrastructure.
Managing mobility alongside residential areas
Via Niedersachsen crosses populated areas, making careful integration into its surroundings essential. Extensive measures have therefore been implemented, including more than 40,000 m² of noise barriers and 18 km of low-noise asphalt. These installations reduce traffic noise while allowing the highway to support regional mobility without compromising the quality of life of neighbouring communities.
A leading road concessionaire in Germany
VINCI Highways is Germany’s leading road concessionaire, with more than 230 km of roads and highways under construction or in operation through five concessions across the country.