Schleusenbrücke from December 16: traffic restrictions for everyone!
Schleusenbrücke from December 16: traffic restrictions for everyone!
Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - The lock bridge in Berlin will only be used to a limited extent from December 16, 2024. As the city of Brandenburg reported, serious restrictions for vehicles must be implemented due to the poor structural condition. All vehicles that have a weight of over 12 tons or have an axle load of more than 8 tons must no longer drive the bridge. For all other vehicles, a speed limit of 30 km/h and a tightness of the lanes of a maximum of 2.75 m or 3.00 m.
structural defects and causes research
The result of the measures are the result of a regular building test and a static analysis from 2023, which was carried out on behalf of the waterway and shipping management. In particular, strong cracks on the underside of the superstructure have been determined. Christian Fuß, head of the road and bridges, explained the situation: "The damage image is particularly present with strong crack formation and crack development." A danger is also seen in the tension steel elements, which could be damaged as at the Carol Bridge in Dresden, since the lock bridge was also constructed from clamping concrete. Due to these risks, an appropriate security check is imperative to take into account public transport.According to the Berlin Lexikon, this bridge, which has spanned the Spree Canal since 1914/16, could also be part of historical damage. Over the years, the bridge has learned numerous conversions and restorations, which underlines its historical value. In the late 1990s, the bridge was continued, but the restoration of the bridge could now face new challenges, since the structural defects have to be tackled again. Further discussions on clarifying the conditions are already being planned, in particular when it comes to the necessary food by rescue worker, which must also ensure in the event of an emergency that they can use the bridge, such as Stadt-brandenburg.de reported. Further information on the history of the bridge can be found in Berlin Lexikon
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