For decades, there have been wranglings over a 42.5 km extension of the A 49 from Neuental southwards to ease traffic on the A 7 and better serve the cities of Kassel and Marburg towards the Rhein-Main Region.
Over several decades, discussions have persisted regarding an extension of 42.5 km for the A 49 from Neuental southward to improve traffic flow on the A 7 and enhance service for Kassel and Marburg in the Rhein-Main Region.