History of the railway bridge in Wettenberg ends after 146 years

History of the railway bridge in Wettenberg ends after 146 years

An important chapter in the history of the railway bridge on the Augarten in Wettenberg has ended. Last Saturday, December 22nd, 2024, the 146 -year -old bridge was bridged by means of a cranes weighed 480 tons. For security reasons, after engineers found alarming defects, the municipal council decided to remove the building. "Unthinkable if a screw had fallen on the head," said a concerned citizen about the risks that went from the dilapidated bridge, like the Giessener Anzeiger reported.

The dismantling of the bridge, which was once part of the historic cannon railway, which Berlin connected with Metz, took more time than planned due to unforeseen challenges. At the time of the mining, the community was split in its opinion about the need for demolition, while some residents wistfully looked back on the bridge. "It's a shame that she is no longer there," said a resident who combined many memories.

new rest zone on the

While a historical building was dismantled in Wettenberg, there are plans for a new rest area in Illerbeuren. The municipal council unanimously decided to provide funds of around 6,000 euros for the construction of a second access to the Iller, which is to be built at the almost finished historic railway bridge. Mayor Hermann Gromer sees an opportunity to revitalize the region. This new zone will be accessible by a fortified area of ​​250 square meters and a footpath from the lower Illerstrand directly under the bridge arch, reports All-in.de .