Westend Bridge set for reconstruction at its original location
In the heart of Berlin, the rebuilding of two crucial bridges – the Westend Bridge and the Ringbahn Bridge – is under preparation. Here's a summary of the latest updates on these significant infrastructure projects.
The Westend Bridge, located in western Berlin, was demolished in April, with the Ringbahn Bridge following shortly thereafter. Both bridges were closed due to structural issues, causing temporary traffic chaos around the exhibition grounds.
Construction work on the Westend Bridge is scheduled to begin as soon as possible, with an estimated construction time of approximately 22 months, as specified in the tender. The tender for the new Ringbahn Bridge has been running for some time, and the award is expected in the summer.
Deges, a renowned project management company, is responsible for the Westend Bridge project. The project to rebuild the Westend Bridge has been tendered, but no details about the contractor who will be awarded the project have been disclosed yet.
Interestingly, Deges has withdrawn the application for the ongoing planning approval procedure for the previous building plans of the Westend Bridge. The updated plans and details about the new Westend Bridge can be found on Deges' website.
As for the Ringbahn Bridge, no specific date for its rebuilding has been provided. However, both the new Westend Bridge and the new Ringbahn Bridge are planned to be completed at about the same time.
The responsible project management company for the Ringbahn Bridge rebuilding project has not been announced yet. Additionally, no specific date for the start of construction of the new Westend Bridge has been provided yet.
It's worth noting that both the Westend and Ringbahn Bridges were closed unexpectedly due to cracks in their supporting structures. The Westend Bridge's closure in April and the Ringbahn Bridge's closure in March have caused significant disruptions in traffic around the exhibition grounds.
Detours have now been established to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the construction phase. The award for the project is expected in the fall, and more updates on the specific construction schedules and contractors will be made available as the project progresses.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Westend and Ringbahn Bridge rebuilding projects in Berlin.
The upcoming construction of the new Westend Bridge, initially managed by Deges, is slated to begin soon, with an anticipated completion in about 22 months. Meanwhile, the finance sector is closely monitoring the tender process for the new Ringbahn Bridge, with the award expected to be made in the summer. Moreover, the public-transit and transportation industry are eagerly waiting for the announcing of the responsible project management company for the Ringbahn Bridge rebuilding project and the start of construction of the new Westend Bridge.
