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Construction of the tarpaulin bridge is progressing: This is what the current status looks like!
Current information on the construction work on the tarpaulin bridge in Brandenburg an der Havel: progress, closures and investments.
Construction of the tarpaulin bridge is progressing: This is what the current status looks like!
Significant progress in the construction of the new tarpaulin bridge can be seen in Brandenburg. The follow-up work on asphalt paving has now been completed. Loud stadt-brandenburg.de Significant markings have been made so that the repair of the structure is almost completely completed. Terrain modeling is currently being carried out in the edge area in order to optimize the area surrounding the bridge.
The work is extensive and also includes the introduction of sole material into the mouth profiles of the plan. It is particularly important that the railings are installed in October to meet the specific local conditions. In order to avoid accidents, the peripheral areas remain temporarily closed due to barriers. At the same time, the southern route will remain closed until everything is completed safely and in accordance with guidelines.
Cycling and safety first
The new design will not only improve vehicular traffic, but also places great emphasis on cyclist safety. Cyclists will be able to merge onto the road in a safe manner, with a marked cycle protection lane heading out of town. A new crossing aid at the Wittstocker Gässchen bus stop ensures that cyclists can change sides safely.
A separate area is also provided for cyclists when the barrier is closed towards the city center so that they do not end up in danger. Mayor Michael Müller points out that the final approval of the tarpaulin bridge depends on Deutsche Bahn, which is why crossing the level crossing is currently not possible.
Financing and planning for the future
A look at the financial aspects shows that Brandenburg is investing in road construction in order to sustainably improve the transport infrastructure. In 2023, a total of 447 million euros were invested in the maintenance and expansion of roads, bridges and cycle paths. Around 439 million euros in federal and state funds are available for 2024, as shown mil.brandenburg.de is reported.
These investments include projects to improve traffic conditions in town thoroughfares and the systematic maintenance of bridges. New cycle path projects will receive 20 million euros for federal and state roads. The entire project shows that the need for a traffic-safe and environmentally friendly infrastructure is not only on the agenda, but is being actively addressed.