New Danube bridge in Mauthausen: Spring exchange as an emergency solution
New Danube bridge in Mauthausen: Spring exchange as an emergency solution
In Mauthausen, the state of Upper Austria prepares a dual strategy while building a new Danube bridge is pulled in length. The planned infrastructure measure comes across delays thanks to various symptoms. The environmental impact assessment (RRP), which is required for the new building, has successfully mastered the first step, but the procedure is now with the Federal Administrative Court, which means that construction is still in the stars.
The Infrastructure Councilor Günther Steinkellner, road construction director Martin Pöcheim and project manager Tina Christenberger informed the public about the current status. If the court ordered post-mapping, this can result in a massive delay of up to a year and a half. A new building could no longer be implemented on time under these circumstances.
preparation for uncertain times
To ensure that the existing bridge remains in a safe condition, the exchanges of the structure was prepared. This step is seen as an emergency option and is intended to ensure that even in the event of a further delay in the new building, one remains capable of action. The corresponding applications for this measure were submitted in mid -October.
"We cannot wait for an indefinite period with the exchange of the existing bridge. If there are further delays in the procedure, it could be necessary to replace the existing structure before the new bridge is completed. This scenario is currently being prepared intensively," said Martin Pöcheim.
One of the challenges when replacing the structure of the current bridge is the necessary total lock of the road connection, which would take place in summer 2028. This means that commuters and goods transport have to accept significant detours. Depirtions of up to 75 kilometers could be created on the streets, which would significantly increase daily CO2 emissions. According to those responsible, the daily travel time in the corresponding area will increase by around 8,500 hours, which even means a time loss of around 900 hours a day for heavy traffic.
"We consistently follow the new building of the bridge. This is our plan A. We will prepare for all eventualities with our dual scenario. It is clear that the watch ticks unstoppably," emphasized Steinkellner. "If the delays should go on, we have to forcate the installation of a new structure and switch to Plan B."
The fear of a “worst case scenario” at the Mauthausen Danube Bridge is noticeable. Those responsible do everything they can to make the new building and the structural exchange as efficiently as possible. noreferer "> The background to these changes can be read in the article by www.meinbeinbezirk.at.
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