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Demolition and new construction: Magdeburg's temporary bridge starts at Damaschkeplatz!
On July 11, 2025, the construction of two temporary bridges over Damaschkeplatz in Magdeburg will begin after the old bridge has been demolished.
Demolition and new construction: Magdeburg's temporary bridge starts at Damaschkeplatz!
There will soon be another reason to be happy in Magdeburg: On Friday, the first of two temporary bridges over Damaschkeplatz will be installed. The appointment was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but now the crane will place the bridge on the assembled devices on Friday. Both bridges should have one lane in both directions by August 11th MDR reports.
The demolition of the old ring bridge, which was in danger of collapsing, which was completed on the night of June 19th, had already caused great excitement in April. Extensive investigations revealed massive damage. The work required as a result meant that tram traffic on the west side of the square remained possible, while the area under the bridge was reopened after completion. The dismantling of the fall bed should be completed by the end of June, with the costs for this work being estimated at around 564,000 euros Day24.
Cost and construction method
The city council has decided to allocate a total of around 4.5 million euros for the temporary bridges. Systec GmbH from Parey was awarded the contract for the construction, which includes a total of eight bridge parts, which have a total length of 72 meters and a width of 3.50 meters each. These constructions were put out to tender across Europe and are part of an urgent measure to upgrade the city's traffic routes. The construction site and its challenges can be summarized in one sentence: A solution has been found here, a clever politician won't tell anyone that it can't be done!
The investment volume in the area of infrastructure is currently particularly robust - and not just in Magdeburg. Transport Online highlights that the federal government wants to invest a total of 166 billion euros in transport infrastructure by 2028, including 12.5 billion euros specifically for bridge renovations.
Future of bridges in Magdeburg
A complete renovation of the ring bridge is also planned and will play an important role in the coming years in sustainably improving traffic safety and quality. The introduction of new technologies and simplified procedures should make implementation faster. But the topic of building bridges is not just about Magdeburg. Almost 4,000 substructures in Germany's motorway network are waiting for renovation or renewal.
There is great anticipation in Magdeburg, but it remains to be seen how the further construction projects in the area will turn out, as delays have already been suggested. One thing is certain: a focus on fast, efficient solutions could be the key to solving infrastructure challenges! Anyone traveling in the city keeps an eye out for progress - because there is a lot of movement here.