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New Blumberger Dam Bridge in Berlin-Marzahn: opening ceremony!
The new Southern Blumberger Dam Bridge in Berlin-Marzahn has opened after 4.5 years of construction. It improves transport connections and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
New Blumberger Dam Bridge in Berlin-Marzahn: opening ceremony!
There is news from Berlin-Marzahn that will please many in the region. On Tuesday morning, a ceremonial ceremony marking the official freedom of traffic on the newly built Southern Blumberg Dam Bridge took place. The new building not only represents a decades-long improvement, but also contributes to much-needed traffic relief. “We managed to build the bridge in just 4.5 years,” said the responsible construction managers. The construction costs amounted to around 20 million euros, which was well spent because the old bridge was built in 1987 and had to be demolished due to significant damage to the supporting structure.
With a length of almost 36 meters, the new bridge in the heart of Marzahn spans two S-Bahn tracks and a long-distance railway track of the Deutsche Bahn, and it also leads over Wuhlgartenweg. This new artery not only offers better connections to a large number of drivers, but also pedestrians and cyclists have been provided with generous paths totaling six meters. All of these decisions were made to make pedestrian and cycling use safer and more conflict-free. The website Berlin.de reports that the intended traffic management also takes new requirements for local public transport into account.
Good planning pays off
The bridge is designed as an integral frame structure and was founded directly on foundation slabs. The construction work took place in several phases, always trying to maintain traffic as much as possible. The focus was on gently adapting the adjacent road ramps, which now meet the new traffic requirements. The Wuhlgartenweg was also renewed and straightened towards the east, which represents a significant improvement for cyclists and pedestrians.
In addition, cycle paths are now being created on both sides to make driving and walking safer. Lighting poles are also planned to improve visibility, and bus stops will also be relocated to accommodate foot traffic. These measures are crucial not only for traffic safety, but also for noise reduction, as the new asphalt surface is intended to reduce traffic noise. Environmental concerns, such as nature and species protection, were also examined in order to bring the new structures into harmony with nature.
An important junction
The Southern Blumberger Damm Bridge is an important part of the north-south connection between Landsberger Allee and the B1/B5 federal highway and also provides access to the Berlin Accident Hospital. “This measure is an important step for traffic development and the quality of life of residents,” emphasizes a representative of the Senate.
Overall, the new building not only modernized the bridge itself, but also created a new transport network that meets the requirements of the future. Traffic experts emphasize that this bridge is a good example of how urban planning can be optimally implemented. Clear and well thought-out traffic routing should give users the safety they need on roads and paths.
With the completion of the bridge and the new associated infrastructure measures, Berlin has taken another step into the future. Residents can look forward to the safer and smoother connection - with a small ceremony that celebrates the beginning of a new era in Marzahn's traffic.