Complete closure of the tarpaulin bridge: diversions and construction site from now on!

Complete closure of the tarpaulin bridge: diversions and construction site from now on!

Today, July 24, 2025, there is some important news in the region that affects both drivers and cyclists. A major focus is on the full closure of the tarpaulin bridge, which came into force on Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. This measure is necessary to ensure safety during the upcoming construction work. How stadt-brandenburg.de Reportedly, Wilhelmsdorfer Landstrasse and Ziesarer Landstrasse have become a dead end in this area.

The construction site will be set up today and the first building materials will be supplied. The level crossing also remains closed, further impacting construction work. In addition, the signaling systems that have not been dismantled remain in operation to regulate traffic in the surrounding areas. We can therefore be curious to see how the traffic situation will develop, especially with regard to the diversion routes via Göttiner Landstrasse, which have largely worked smoothly so far, even if the barrier closing times between Göttiner Strasse and Göttiner Landstrasse continue to be a hindrance.

Construction measures and future prospects

The dismantling of the road and bridge superstructure as well as the securing of a BRAWAG sewer line will begin next week during the first two weeks of the holidays. Particularly noteworthy is the large-scale excavation, which depends on a falling water level, and the construction of a 50 cm thick substructure for the prefabricated culvert parts. A large crane is used to secure the work to anchor two 15 meter long water culverts made of hot-dip galvanized corrugated steel. The sides are also filled and partially stabilized with gabions or hydraulic stones.

Traffic routing is particularly important for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists are prohibited from using the sidewalk on Göttiner Straße and Göttiner Landstraße during the closure - they now have to use the road. The maximum permitted speed on the diversion route has been set at 30 km/h to ensure the safety of all road users. An important signal for cyclists in the region will also be sent on August 4th, when a white bicycle protection strip will be installed at 2,200 meters between the Göttiner Straße junction and the Eichspitzbrücke, which will remain in place even after the diversion phase.

Cycling and urban infrastructure

The challenges of urban infrastructure, especially for cycling, are now an important issue in many cities. This is what a study by abes-online.com that adapting the infrastructure to the needs of cyclists is crucial. With ever-increasing traffic volumes, increasing cycling is not only an environmentally friendly but also space-saving mobility alternative. A look at past developments shows: in 2010 there were 527 registered vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants, in 2019 it was already 692.

In order to create proper cycle paths, innovative solutions and structural investments are required. Existing cycle paths are often blocked by other road users or are inadequately developed, which means that many cyclists feel unsafe on the road. Safety is a central criterion for these road users and requires increased attention. Projects to optimize cycling areas, such as those planned in Oerrel with a new crossing aid for cyclists and pedestrians, not only increase safety, but are also seen by Mayor Ulrike Bührke as important steps towards traffic calming. The asphalting work will start soon and completion is expected in the first or second week of September az-online.de announces.

These measures aim to meet the growing need for safe and functional cycling infrastructure. The barrier-free redesign of the bus stops should also be completed soon in order to increase the value of the places.