Ailing bridges in Brandenburg: Transport chaos threatens the economy!

Ailing bridges in Brandenburg: Transport chaos threatens the economy!

In Brandenburg an der Havel, the ailing state of numerous bridges ensures considerable problems in traffic. Over 80 bridges, many from the GDR period, are in need of renovation. Six important bridges are currently closed under construction or for traffic, including the plane bridge, Quenzbrücke and Schleusenbrücke. This leads to massive traffic disruptions, especially for trucks and heavy vehicles, and affects the local economy significantly. Companies, such as Aqua Tool GmbH, complain of drastic delays and the need to hire additional drivers to master the logistical challenges. These difficulties are not new; For years, the region and companies have been waiting for a quick implementation of the necessary renovation work, which are often planned for years and are still delayed, as the RBB reports.

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The waiting times for the drivers are extensive, which puts the companies under pressure. "We now have to bypass a lot more," explains civil engineering entrepreneur Ricardo Zinke. This is not only due to the current construction sites, but also due to the fact that further bridges have to be subjected to an exam because their condition also becomes more critical. The challenges are not only financial in nature, because combating the dilapidated bridge stock requires qualified specialists who are currently in short supply. Mayor Steffen Scheller emphasizes that the approved funding cannot be taken because the required bridge engineers are missing, reports the whole of

The construction of new transitions and the renovation of the existing bridges are crucial for the economic stability of Brandenburg an der Havel. The city must take extensive renovation measures by 2029 to solve the traffic problems and the associated entrepreneurs and citizens. Despite the challenges that the condition of the bridges brings, hope for improvement is drawn because the measures for renovation slowly get going. However, it remains to be seen how quickly the city and the responsible bodies are able to take the necessary steps to improve the traffic situation.