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Construction begins on the Peene Bridge in Wolgast: the federal government finally gives the green light!
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania expects financial release for the construction of the Peene Bridge. Construction is scheduled to begin next year.
Construction begins on the Peene Bridge in Wolgast: the federal government finally gives the green light!
Things are getting exciting in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: the funds for the construction of the Wolgaster Peene Bridge are still pending and nervousness is growing. Loud Northern Courier The state government is waiting for the federal government to release funding. Economics Minister Wolfgang Blank expressed optimism in the state parliament and made it clear that approval was imminent. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) also confirmed this positive trend during their last visits to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
But what is behind these financial resources? The transport budget was increased by a whopping three billion euros at the beginning of October in order to finance the bridge and the associated bypass. Together, the project is expected to cost around 500 million euros, which represents a huge jump compared to the estimated 140 million euros in 2021.
Construction time and plans
The plans are to begin awarding contracts immediately after the funds have been released. Construction is scheduled to begin next year, 2026. Economics Minister Blank is confident that the bridge will be completed by the end of the decade. At one of his last meetings, Merz explained that the Wolgast bypass was also being pushed forward unceasingly. This is particularly important in order to relieve through traffic in Wolgast - especially in the summer months, which are busy with tourism.
Completion of the bypass, which was originally planned for 2026, is now targeted for 2028. Many eyes are now focused on the development of the next steps, and the population is hoping for rapid implementation.
What does this mean for the region?
The impact on the local economy could be significant. The better transport connections and the associated relief of road congestion promise to improve the quality of life for residents. Local tourism could also benefit from an attractive connection to the island of Usedom.
So you could accelerate not only on the road, but also in the region itself. Everyone involved hopes that the federal government will give approval quickly so that the plans can be put into action soon and Wolgast can look forward to positive developments.