Berlin-Oberschöneweide: Wuhlheide bridge should be accessible again from Thursday!

Berlin-Oberschöneweide: Wuhlheide bridge should be accessible again from Thursday!

Berlin-Oberschöneweide, Deutschland - On May 28, 2025, the Berlin transport companies are facing a turning point: From Thursday of this week, trams, police, fire brigade and emergency services should be able to drive unhindered through Berlin-Oberschöneweide. The reason for this interruption was the demolition of the Wuhlheide Bridge, which has been classified as a collapse, which has been completely blocked for over a week. Traffic under the bridge was also affected. The bridge, which has a length of 245 meters, has been closed to all traffic since the end of April after cracks on the entire length of the bridge were found during regular tests.

The demolition of the Wuhlheide Bridge started on Saturday. The consequences of the full closure are serious. Several tram lines are currently interrupted, and passengers on the Köpenicker side drive isolated, without a connection to the rest of the tram network. This situation not only leads to considerable traffic disruptions on the street, but also for rescue operations, the emergency services have to accept detours. In order to ensure the mobility of the emergency services, security items have been set up that open barriers in the event of an emergency so that rescue, fire brigade and police cars can drive via the track connection.

expected relaxation from Thursday

From Thursday, the situation at the Wuhlheide Bridge should relax. The use of security items enables traffic to be allowed to allow traffic under the bridge again. The Berlin transport companies are planning to start on Thursday morning with commuting and to return to regular operation at the latest from Saturday. However, the full demolition of the Wuhlheide Bridge already leads to serious consequences in which pedestrians, cyclists and trams are also affected.

The Berlin transport companies emphasize how important it is to ensure that the transport infrastructure remains intact despite the necessary demolitions and renovations. Berlin has a total of around 867 bridge structures, all of which are in different condition. Bridges are essential for the city's transport connection and are subject to a constant review, since some buildings are over 100 years old and are listed.

The responsibilities for the various types of bridge in Berlin lie with different authorities and companies. Railway bridges are managed by Deutsche Bahn AG, while the Berlin transport companies are looking after U-Bahnbrücken. The Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment is responsible for road bridges. Currently, many bridges in Berlin's transport infrastructure are in a critical condition and urgently need renovations or replacement new buildings to ensure traffic safety.

A comprehensive overview of the bridge projects in Berlin, including planned renovations, is available on the Senate Department website. This transparent information illustrates the ongoing work that should contribute to ensuring a functional transport network.

The developments related to the demolition of the Wuhlheide Bridge and the effects on the traffic situation in Berlin-Oberschöneweide show how important a well-functioning infrastructure is for all road users. Despite the current challenges, light at the end of the tunnel seems to be in prospect from normalization of traffic from Thursday.