Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr MV

What Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr MV does

Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LS M-V) is a state government agency headquartered in Rostock that holds exclusive statutory responsibility for the planning, construction, maintenance, and traffic management of federal and state roads in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The agency operates through three regional Straßenbauämter in Neustrelitz, Schwerin, and Stralsund, supported by 25 road maintenance depots staffed by 550+ Straßenwärter and a fleet of 324 winter service vehicles. Its managed infrastructure includes 1,990 km of federal roads, 3,340 km of state roads, 640 bridges, 126 km of snow fences, 21,650 tonnes of grit storage capacity, and 45 ice detection stations feeding the SWIS weather/road-surface information system from the German Weather Service (DWD).

The agency's core operational technology includes the FS 30 (Feuchtsalz-Streuung) moist-salt spreading method at a 7:3 mass ratio, an interactive construction site map publishing real-time project data, and an interactive tree cadastre covering federal and state road corridors. Its service portfolio spans core road operations (Verkehrsmanagement, Straßenbetriebsdienst, Winterdienst), environmental protection centered on approximately 4,300 km of avenues and wildlife habitat connectivity (Lebensraumvernetzung) including green bridges and underpasses, administrative services (vehicle registration, driver licensing, heavy-transport permitting via the Vemags portal, planning approval / Planfeststellung), and infrastructure expansion (135 bicycle path projects totaling 203 km by 2033 under a €75M ten-year program).

As a Landesbehörde (state authority), LS M-V is not a commercial enterprise: it has no paying customers in the market sense and no shareholders. It is 100% funded by allocations from the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state budget under the supervision of the Ministry of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour. Its end-users are citizens, transport/logistics companies needing oversized-transport permits, and municipalities coordinating infrastructure projects. Administrative fees exist for specific services such as vehicle registration and heavy-transport permits, but these are minor relative to total state funding. Strategic positioning centers on statutory monopoly, multi-decade capital programs, and cross-border cooperation under the Interreg VI A Program with Euroregion POMERANIA.

Name

Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr MV

Legal name

Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Website

https://strassen-mv.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (LS M-V) is a Rostock-headquartered German state agency that exclusively plans, builds, and maintains 5,330 km of federal and state roads, 640 bridges, and winter service operations across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, serving citizens, transport companies, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Road Infrastructure Management

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traffic Control & Work Zone Management (Flagging, Lane Closures) (BPABAKAE), Roadway Structures & Geotechnical Asset Maintenance (Retaining Walls, Slopes, Rockfall) (TLAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Road infrastructure management
• Winter road maintenance
• Bridge construction services
• Vehicle registration administration
• Transport permit processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rostock

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: State-funded agency financed through the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state budget. No commercial revenue generation as this is a government administrative body responsible for road infrastructure management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr MV (LS M-V) is a state government agency of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, responsible for planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of approximately 1,990 km of federal roads and 3,340 km of state roads, including 640 bridges. It provides winter maintenance, environmental and tree-alley protection, bicycle path construction, vehicle registration, driver licensing, oversized/heavy transport permits, and planning approval procedures through its three regional Straßenbauämter in Neustrelitz, Schwerin, and Stralsund.

Product overview

Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr MV (LS M-V) is a German state government agency responsible for road construction, maintenance, and traffic management in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The organization operates through three Straßenbauämter (road construction offices) in Neustrelitz, Schwerin, and Stralsund, managing approximately 640 bridges, 1,990 km of federal roads, and 3,340 km of state roads. Its service portfolio includes core road infrastructure services (Verkehrsmanagement, Straßenbetriebsdienst, Winterdienst), environmental protection with a focus on avenue preservation (Alleenmanagement with an interactive tree cadastre), administrative services (vehicle registration, driver licensing, planning approvals), and specialized infrastructure projects including bicycle path construction and wildlife habitat connectivity measures. The agency provides public-facing digital services including real-time traffic information, construction site maps, and an interactive tree cadastre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traffic Management and Construction Site Information (Verkehrsmanagement und Baustelleninformation) Provides real-time traffic information, construction site maps, and road condition updates for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's federal and state road network, including current and future construction sites and bridge opening times.
• Road Maintenance Services (Straßenbetriebsdienst) Comprehensive road maintenance services including winter maintenance, mowing, green space management, cleaning, and repairs across the state's federal and state road network. Operated through 25 road maintenance depots with 324 vehicles and 550+ workers.
• Winter Road Maintenance (Winterdienst) Winter road maintenance service covering approximately 1,990 km of federal roads and 3,340 km of state roads, using Feuchtsalz-Streuung 30 (FS 30) moist salt spreading technology and 45 ice detection stations. Used 17,800 tonnes of salt during 2024/25 winter season over 76 average operational days.
• Environmental Protection and Tree Alley Management (Umweltschutz und Alleenmanagement) Environmental protection services including avenue/tree preservation for approximately 4,300 km of avenues in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, habitat connectivity projects, biodiversity initiatives, and interactive tree cadastre management for federal and state roads.
• Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing (Fahrzeugzulassung und Verkehrswesen) Administrative services for citizens and businesses including vehicle registration, driver licensing administration, driver qualification certificates for professional drivers, and oversized/heavy transport permit processing via the Vemags portal.
• Planning Approval (Planfeststellung) Planning and approval procedures for road construction projects, including public hearings and formal resolution processes administered by the Anhörungs- und Planfeststellungsbehörde.
• Bicycle Path Construction (Radwegebau) Construction and planning of bicycle paths along state roads, with a prioritization concept covering 135 projects totaling 203 km and EUR 75 million in investment to be completed by 2033.
• Bridge Construction and Maintenance (Brückenbau und -instandhaltung) Bridge construction and maintenance services for 640 bridges on federal and state roads in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• Habitat Connectivity (Lebensraumvernetzung) Wildlife crossing infrastructure including green bridges and underpasses along highways and federal roads to connect fragmented habitats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,800 tonnes of salt used during 2024/25 winter season over 76 average operational days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interreg VI A Program (Euroregion POMERANIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border territorial cooperation program supporting collaboration in the German-Polish border area of the Euroregion POMERANIA. The agency participates in Interreg projects for road infrastructure and environmental initiatives.
• German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst, DWD)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides regional weather forecasts and warnings through the SWIS (Straßenzustands- und Wetter-Informationssystem) used for winter service operations and traffic management.
• DVZ Datenverarbeitungszentrum Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT service provider for the state government. Operates servers hosting the agency's website and data. Provides technical infrastructure for the MV-Serviceportal.
• Biosphärenreservatsamt Schaalsee-ElbeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on biodiversity projects such as the Klappertopf (yellow rattle) seeding project at Mechower See to enhance insect diversity along roadsides.
• WWF Germany (BROMMI Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsect protection project BROMMI coordinated by WWF Germany, focusing on biodiversity enhancement in roadside areas.
• Lämmerhof PantenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural partner collaborating on the biodiversity project at Mechower See in the Schaalsee Biosphere Reserve.
• Straßenbahn AG Rostock (RSAG)minorOthersPublic transportation provider for tram lines 4, 5, and 6 connecting to the agency's headquarters. Citizens can reach the office via RSAG services.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landesstraßenbaubehörde Sachsen-Anhalt: Saxony-Anhalt's state road construction authority, with a comparable mandate for federal and state road construction and maintenance in an eastern German state. Faces similar demographic and bridge-renewal pressures.
• Niedersächsische Landesbehörde für Straßenbau und Verkehr: Lower Saxony's state road authority, with responsibility for federal and state road infrastructure, vehicle registration, driver licensing, and oversized transport permits. Mirrors LS M-V's combination of construction administration and citizen-facing services in a similarly rural, geographically dispersed state.
• Hessen Mobil: Hesse's state road and mobility authority, managing highway maintenance, traffic management, and mobility services. Comparable scope across planning approval, construction supervision, road operations, and digital traffic information platforms.
• Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr Schleswig-Holstein: Neighboring northern German state road authority, sharing similar coastal geography, winter service demands, and bridge maintenance profile. Operates an analogous mix of road construction offices, winter maintenance depots, and digital traffic services.
• Landesbetrieb Straßenwesen Brandenburg: State road authority for Brandenburg, another eastern German state, with a comparable mandate for planning, construction, and maintenance of federal and state roads. Operates a similar decentralized structure of regional road construction offices and faces equivalent bridge renewal and winter service pressures.
• Straßen.NRW: North Rhine-Westphalia's state road construction agency, the largest state road authority in Germany by network length. Operates a comparable mandate for federal/state road maintenance, bridge management, and traffic information services.
• Landesbetrieb Mobilität Rheinland-Pfalz: Rhineland-Palatinate's state mobility authority, responsible for road construction, maintenance, and traffic management. Operates a comparable decentralized regional office structure and faces similar bridge and winter service challenges.
• Thüringer Landesamt für Bau und Verkehr: Thuringia's combined state office for construction and transport, administering road infrastructure, planning approvals, and transportation oversight. Comparable in integrating construction administration with transport regulatory functions.

Broad incumbents

• Autobahn GmbH des Bundes: Federal-level agency responsible for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of Germany's federal autobahn network since 2021. Broader incumbent covering the highest-category road infrastructure nationwide, with overlap in construction administration and traffic management capabilities.

Emerging players

• Landesamt für Bauen und Verkehr Brandenburg: Brandenburg's combined state office for building and transport oversight, with an integrated mandate spanning construction permitting, transport planning, and road infrastructure administration. Adjacent state peer with partially overlapping regulatory scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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