Bad Segeberg is celebrating: New bridge over the Trave is finally in sight!

Bad Segeberg is celebrating: New bridge over the Trave is finally in sight!

In Bad Segeberg, an important construction project is taking shape: the old soldiers' bridge is being replaced by a new steel-wooden bridge. This spectacular conversion was carried out by the Hamburg company Holst, which safely and efficiently lifted the impressive 22 meter long bridge from the heavy transport vehicle over the River Trave. Mayor Gerd Quast led the work and described the impressive moment when the bridge was precisely lifted onto the prepared supports. “It’s nice work!” says Quast. The new bridge consists of a stable steel substructure, oak wood decking and larch wood railings. Construction is well advanced and the bridge is expected to open to traffic next spring after the surrounding paths have been paved. This was also highlighted by the Lübecker Nachrichten article, which describes the details of the construction site and the role of construction supervision, including the use of a drone to document progress.

The old bridge, known as the Soldiers' Bridge since the 1970s, was in a dangerous condition and was only recently dismantled by Quast and his team. The connection was not only important for locals, but was also used as a shortcut by refugees. The city of Bad Segeberg was able to secure a name change and the maintenance of a modernized infrastructure for this project through public funding of around 450,000 euros, which was very positively received by the population. With a cost of around 775,000 euros, the new structure is seen as an important step for traffic and accessibility in the region LN Online clearly emphasized.

A historical context

The bridge not only takes on a symbolic character for modern traffic, but also completes an old story: The soldiers' bridge was built by pioneers in what was then the Lettow-Vorbeck barracks. Based on the historic name, this new bridge can be understood as a bridge between the past and the future. Similar to the artist group Die Brücke, which permanently changed the art scene in the first half of the 20th century, this building also shows the ambitious connection between tradition and modernity. This groundbreaking movement, like Art in Context analysed, played a central role in shaping modern art and could serve as inspiration for future building projects that seek a similar connection between cultural heritage and innovative design.