Unstrutbrücke Karsdorf: Four weeks of full closure burdened residents!

Unstrutbrücke Karsdorf: Four weeks of full closure burdened residents!

Karsdorf, Deutschland - The Unstrut near Karsdorf is due to the demolition of a dilapidated bridge between the 7. July and August 1, 2025 completely blocked. The bridge, which has proven to be inadequate, is replaced by a new building. The project is headed by the Saxony-Anhalt State Road Building Agency, and preparatory work is already underway. The existing bridge has been closed to road traffic since April.

The demolition work will begin in July, and the blocking also applies to inland navigation. This measure was approved by the state administrative office, while the Burgenlandkreis district office did not raise any objections. The effects on water tourism are to be reduced by the establishment of three new boot records and climbs. The corresponding signage is also attached.

reactions of the residents

The decision to block has caused resentment among the residents in Karsdorf and Wetzendorf, especially because there will be no makeshift bridge available during the blocking period. Compared to the neighboring community of Burgscheidungen, where a makeshift bridge was built, residents feel unevenly treated. Sabine Mendel of a citizens' initiative expressed concerns about the effects of children and the elderly who are not mobile. A detour of 15 kilometers via Nebra could be an enormous burden for many.

future effects and solutions

The planned renovation meets skepticism, since the state road building authority cannot build a makeshift bridge due to lack of space. Alternatively, it is considered about the establishment of a special bus connection between Karsdorf and Wetzendorf. However, the residents have doubts that public transport can reliably implement this solution because they fear that the new drivers cannot be trained in time.

In a larger context, the renovation of bridges in the German Street network faces challenges. As Tagesschau , Autobahn GmbH is under pressure, since the financial needs for bridge renovations are higher yesterday than original estimates. In total there are almost 10,000 bridges in need of renovation in Germany, and the economic damage caused by full closures is considerable.

The completion of the new bridge in Karsdorf is planned for August 2026. Until then, everyone involved, in particular the residents, have to deal with the challenges and changes that this measure entails.

For questions, Ms. Christina Father, press spokeswoman for the Burgenlandkreis, is available on 03445-731004 and by email at press office (at) Blk.de.