Brandenburg's bridge without connection: Wait for the next train!

Brandenburg's bridge without connection: Wait for the next train!

in Wust, a district of Brandenburg an der Havel, a newly built bridge causes excitement. Although the 65 meter long and 6.20 meter wide transfer has been finished since October 2023, it remains unused because any access roads are missing. Drivers who are traveling on the important federal road 1 from Brandenburg to Potsdam must continue to expect long waiting times at the nearby level crossing, since the railway barriers are often closed. Many report waiting times between 20 and 30 minutes, which makes daily commuting a test of patience. A driver comments: "Welcome to the Brandenburg-Wust traffic wonderland." The bridge that should make it easier to wait is now in nowhere and seems to be an example of missed planning.

ridicule and mockery over the bridge

The situation even received attention in an ARD satirical program. The program "Extra3" denotes the bridge in the "Real madness" section and describes the level crossing as a place where you can "escape the hectic everyday life". Drivers are confronted with malicious comments such as "free deceleration courses". Dirk Stieger reports from the free voters that the construction of the road connections has been advertised since September and that the work is expected to begin in March 2025. The entire construction period could take advantage of the autumn 2026 before the bridge can finally be used. The federal government financed the entire construction of the project, which will cost around 17 million euros. Until then, the level crossing remains a nuisance for the commuters in the region.

As in the reporting of rbb24 and Berliner Zeitung , the bridge remains a symbol of a misunderstood planning and a challenge for the road participants who have an actual improvement Wait.