Demolition of the Ring Bridge in Magdeburg: Be there live and follow along!

Demolition of the Ring Bridge in Magdeburg: Be there live and follow along!

A major step in urban infrastructure development begins today in Magdeburg: the demolition of the dilapidated ring bridge over Halberstädter Straße. This work is not only necessary, but also exciting for residents and interested parties, as it can be followed live via camera technology. So the people of Magdeburg have the opportunity to do so on the Internet www.magdeburg.de/ErsatzneubauRingbrücken To witness the spectacle.

Demolition will begin today, with the northern parts of the bridge being removed first. The bridge's pillars are also on the demolition list. First, a fall bed is poured to protect roads, sidewalks and utilities. From January 5, 2026, a temporary bridge is also planned to be built over Halberstädter Straße, which will relieve traffic on this important axis.

Traffic management during work

There are also extensive diversions for traffic. Vehicles from the direction of Autobahn 2 will be redirected via Sudenburg and Halberstädter Straße, while traffic from the direction of Autobahn 14 will be routed via the Wiener Straße exit, the Südring and the Westring bridge to Liebknechtstraße. It is important to mention that the entrances and exits on Halberstädter Straße will remain usable throughout the demolition work. The aim is to complete the work by December 12th so that traffic can flow under the ring bridges on Brenneckestrasse again from December 23rd.

But that's not all that awaits the people of Magdeburg: preparations for two temporary bridges on Brenneckestrasse are already in full swing. These are lifted in with a crane, which can result in short-term closures of the entrances and exits.

Technical implementation and citizen participation

The live broadcast via the construction site cameras allows citizens to follow the progress from the comfort of their own home. This innovative measure is seen as a step towards transparency and proximity to citizens. In a city where infrastructure projects often cause discussions, this is a bridge in terms of information and participation.

The construction work is a clear sign that Magdeburg is continuing to strive to improve its transport infrastructure and at the same time is ready to use modern technologies to involve citizens in developments.