Bundesstraße 58
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The Bundesstraße 58 (abbr. B58) is a german Federal Highway in northwestern North Rhine-Westphalia, starting at the Dutch border near Venlo, going approximately 169 km (105 mi) until merging into the Bundesstraße 55 in Langenberg.[1]
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| Bundesstraße 58 | |
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| Route information | |
| Length | 169 km (105 mi) |
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| West end | Netherlands border in Straelen, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| East end | Bundesstraße 55 in Langenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| States | North Rhine-Westphalia |
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History
Napoleonic era
The western part of the B58 between Venlo and Wesel was originally built as a part of Napoleons Route imperiale 3, a road between Paris and Hamburg.[2] The designation was later dropped under Prussian rule.
20th century
In 1932 the Fernverkehrsstraßen lit. 'long-distance traffic roads' were introduced and parts of the modern B58 between the Dutch border and Haltern were named FVS 58.[3] Later the renamed B58 was extended to Langenberg, where it meets the B55.
Bypasses
Multiple bypasses around towns were built in recent years, most significantly around Beckum,[4] Ahlen[5] and the B58n around Wesel, which as of 2026 is partially under construction.[6]
