Railings in sight: Ehrenfeld foot and bike bridge shortly before completion!

Railings in sight: Ehrenfeld foot and bike bridge shortly before completion!

In Cologne-Ehrenfeld, pedestrians and cyclists have reason to be happy: The new foot and cycle path bridge over Weinsbergstrasse is about to be completed. Since the official commissioning on October 17, 2022, the building, a modern steel college arch bridge with a total length of over 25 meters, has been very popular. However, construction fences at both ends of the bridge have so far signaled an incomplete condition because the railings were still missing. However, this gap could soon be closed, since the locksmith work was already advertised in November 2024, such as KStA.de

The city of Cologne plans to dismantle the fences and install the new railings in January 2025. "The new bridge is an important step for foot and cycling, especially for the way to school in the area," said Ascan Egerer, deputy for mobility of the city of Cologne. The bridge represents a significant gap in the bicycle network and enables a safe, cross -free crossing of the busy road. The total costs for bridge construction amounted to around 1.4 million euros, as the city of Cologne emphasizes in an official announcement.

short -term measures and long -term perspectives

The work should be completed quickly so as not to further disturb the traffic. The new connection via the bridge not only helps cyclists, but also pedestrians who want to comfortably commute between Oskar-Jäger-Straße and the Green Way. The city also ensured that the adjacent walking and bike path was rebuilt accordingly in order to guarantee comfortable use. The developments in Ehrenfeld could also bring the urgently needed relief for schools and families in the area, since the new route offers direct access to planned school institutions, such as