The famous snake sculpture at Ludwigsburg's Sternkreuzung intersection has been removed as part of a major infrastructure transformation project. The removal operation took place under cold weather conditions with crane lighting, marking the beginning of construction work to convert the area into a permanent roundabout.
The sculpture removal required careful coordination and specialized equipment, with workers operating under challenging conditions as temperatures dropped. The snake artwork, which had become a recognizable landmark at the busy intersection, was carefully loaded onto a flatbed truck during the nighttime operation. The complex logistics of the removal necessitated the temporary closure of the roundabout to ensure both public safety and the protection of the artwork.
This demolition represents the official start of the long-planned conversion project that will transform the intersection into a permanent roundabout system. The Sternkreuzung has been a critical traffic junction in Ludwigsburg, and city planners have determined that a traditional roundabout design will improve traffic flow and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians in the area.
The snake sculpture had been a distinctive feature of the intersection for years, serving as both an artistic element and a navigation landmark for residents and visitors. While the removal marks the end of an era for this particular art installation, the infrastructure improvements are expected to provide long-term benefits for the community through enhanced traffic management and reduced congestion at one of the city's busiest intersections.
