Schönelinder Bridge: single -track until 2027! Pankow in traffic jam chaos?

Schönelinder Bridge: single -track until 2027! Pankow in traffic jam chaos?

Pankow, Deutschland - The Schönlinder Bridge in Pankow, an indispensable hub in the north of Berlin, faces a dramatic change! The bridge, built in 1973, shows significant signs of aging and has only been driven on one lane since the end of October 2024. Around 15,000 vehicles that thunder over this bridge every day must now adapt to a slower traffic flow. But don't panic! The bridge is not in danger of collapse, as a spokesman for Autobahn GmbH soothingly insured. The reduction to one trail is a clever precaution to relieve the construction and to ensure safety until the planned new building.

The Autobahn GmbH plans the demolition and replacement building of the bridge from 2027. But until then pedestrians and cyclists have to accept detours, since the walking and cycle paths have been shifted to the remaining lane. The Schönlinder Brücke, which connects the French district of Buchholz with the northern Berlin area, is particularly important for commuters. The renovation is part of a series of conservation measures for Berlin bridges, which are urgently necessary to cope with the renovation backlog

BaubeGegen 2027: A race against the time

The new building of the Schönerlinder Brücke is still in the "preparatory planning". All components of the existing structure are meticulously checked. Particularly tricky: the abutments, the load -bearing ends of the bridge. Their maintenance could significantly shorten the construction period, but whether this is feasible is currently being examined. The starting signal for the demolition and new building is planned for 2027, but delays could falter the schedule. Votes with the Berlin district and senate authorities are crucial to ensure permits and coordination.

In the meantime, Pankow threatens another traffic chaos: On Wollankstrasse, Deutsche Bahn plans the demolition of the railway bridge, which will lead to a complete blocking up to New Year's Eve. The diversions over already heavily loaded roads such as Breite Straße and Bornholmer Straße promise considerable traffic jams. The road users have to adjust to a test of patience!