Construction site chaos in Bremen: How to cope with summer traffic!

Construction site chaos in Bremen: How to cope with summer traffic!

Summer is here in Bremen, and that means an increase in construction sites in the city. As butenunbinnen.de reports, this time of year is ideal for construction work, as the traffic-calmed conditions - fewer cars on the streets and constant temperatures - make it easier to implement projects. Around 30 percent fewer cars are on the road during the holidays, which makes the diversions more bearable for the remaining drivers. Gunnar Polzin, head of the traffic department of the Bremen building authority, coordinates these measures and ensures that the construction sites are coordinated efficiently.

The planning of the construction sites is carried out in close coordination with Bremer Straßenbahn AG (BSAG) to ensure that local public transport is not excessively affected. All actors involved must submit their plans and weigh up the urgency of the projects. Criteria such as pipe problems and bridge renovations are at the top of the list. The coordination is supported by a special working group that deals with topics such as the heat transition and the expansion of cycle paths.

Renovation projects in focus

The extensive condition of the transport infrastructure in Bremen calls for urgent renovation measures. According to bau.bremen.de and There are numerous projects coming up that affect both road traffic and local public transport. The goal is clear: the safety and performance of the infrastructure must be secured, and at the same time the tram network should be further expanded.

Here are some of the most important current and planned construction projects:

• A1 – Sanierung Weserbrücke
  • Zeitraum: August 2023 bis Dezember 2027
  • Grund: Schadenssanierung am Tragwerk
• Innenstadt – Sanierung Bürgermeister-Smidt-Brücke
  • Zeitraum: November 2024 bis Ende Februar 2025
  • Grund: Verstärkung der Zuganker
• B75 – Fahrbahnsanierung
  • Zeitraum: März bis Mitte Juni 2025
  • Grund: Erneuerung der Deck- und Binderschicht
• Heinrich-Plett-Allee – Gleisbauarbeiten
  • Zeitraum: 13. Januar 2025 bis auf Weiteres
  • Grund: Verlängerung der Straßenbahnlinie 1 nach Huchting
• Kirchhuchtinger Landstraße – Gleisbauarbeiten
  • Zeitraum: Mitte/Ende März 2025 bis auf Weiteres
  • Grund: Verlängerung der Straßenbahnlinie 1 nach Huchting
• B6 – Wartung Stephanibrücke
  • Zeitraum: März/April 2025
  • Grund: Sanierung der Übergangskonstruktionen

The projects mentioned are carefully planned, but weather-related changes may affect the deadlines. To ensure that the people of Bremen are not left high and dry, the project sponsors are working closely together to ensure that both temporary diversions and local public transport function smoothly.

Overall, the current situation shows that the street space in Bremen offers a lot of space for construction sites in summer. Even if the diversions are sometimes annoying, the long-term goal of the renovation work is clear - a safe and efficient infrastructure for all road users.