Bridge in the Glacispark remains blocked for longer due to worse damage

The bridge over the lawn's sinks northeast of the Glacispark in Neu-Ulm remains blocked for longer than originally planned. According to information from the Neu-Ulm city administration, the damage to the bridge is worse than initially assumed. One reason for the delays are execution defects caused by the commissioned company.

The renovation of the foot and cycle path bridge on the caponniere, which began in September last year, has several damage found, including covering and corrosion damage and moisture damage to the stems made of wood. The original plan provided to complete the work by the end of last year. It is also planned to replace the wooden planks with a non -slip plastic covering.

delays and costs

After the substructors' dismantling, there were more serious corrosion damage, which required additional additional work in the area of ​​corrosion protection. Due to the poor condition, some components have to be completely replaced. The elimination of the quality defects by the specialist company took additional time.

The renovation work is now delayed by around eight weeks and are expected to be completed by mid -February. The additional costs incurred by the delays and additional work are borne by the commissioned company. A weather -dependent release of the bridge is planned after the work has been completed. In spring, further renovations of the paving surfaces and paths are planned for which no additional blocking is required. The bridge was built to the State Garden Show in 2008 and the total costs of the measure amount to around 450,000 euros (as of September), while the current costs have not yet been communicated.

The need for regular bridge renovations is also underlined by the current developments. In Germany, regular exams according to DIN 1076 are prescribed to ensure the safety and durability of bridges. In this regard, the example of the collapse of the Dresden Carol Bridge in September 2024 is the importance of timely renovation measures in the focus, such as Verlag reported. These exams must be carried out by qualified examination engineers to secure the compliance with the security requirements.