B45 bridge in Bad König: explosive and explosion bring chaos!

B45 bridge in Bad König: explosive and explosion bring chaos!

An important transport connection in the Odenwaldkreis is on the brink: The B45 Tal Bridge near Bad König must be torn down in the concrete due to serious cracks. The demolition of the dilapidated bridge begins at the end of June 2025, while the explosion should take place in the first week of August 2025, such as op-online.de reported. The bridge has been closed to road and rail traffic since mid-May 2025, which has led to considerable traffic problems in the region.

The blocking of the B45 has started since the end of April 2025 and ensures increased traffic chaos. Numerous residents and companies are calling for a quick solution, while Minister of Transport Kaweh Mansori (SPD) has announced the demolition of the bridge. Motorists currently have to accept more than 20 kilometers of detour, since the old bridge is no longer navigable and alternatively no bypass route is available. The railway tracks under the bridge have also not been usable since the block and are to be released again by the end of the summer vacation 2025. However, the exact time of the reopening of the B45 for car traffic remains unclear.

planned measures and preparations

The preparations for the demolition of the B45 bridge have already started. These include species protection measures and necessary tree felling. A project-task force has been set up that coordinates a large number of actors, including Hessen Mobil, the Odenwaldkreis and the responsible municipalities. The tender for the demolition runs until mid -June 2025, and the surcharge is also to be granted at the end of June 2025. The construction site will be set up from calendar week 30 (21st to 27th) to start the demolition process.

in parallel to demolition, a new building is being worked on. In this way, you want to use innovative construction methods and tender procedures in order to drive the construction of the new bridge quickly. The association of the Hessian entrepreneurial associations (VHU) praised the schedule, but at the same time pointed out the considerable stress for regional companies, commuters and residents.

comparable challenges in other regions

The problem in both projects illustrates how important communication between the authorities and the citizens is. The interruption of traffic routes not only affects the residents, but also on the local economy and public transport, which makes a quick and effective solution priority.