Who finances the new building of the Ail Wismar Hochbrücke?

Who finances the new building of the Ail Wismar Hochbrücke?

Wismar, Deutschland - The Wismar Hochbrücke is becoming increasingly the city's problem child. Current exams show that the bridge is considered a dilapidated due to static deficits and urgently needs to be replaced by a new building. The situation is delicate, because a basic repair in 2004 could only ensure that the bridge remains navigable for a limited time. A remaining useful life of under ten years is currently assumed, which makes planning a replacement building all the more urgent. As reports [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/westmecklenburg/wismar-wer-finanzier-bau-des-hochbruecken-substit.

Thomas Beyer, the mayor of Wismar, has already initiated talks to finance the sidewalk. However, there are no rumors about financial commitments, and both the city of Wismar and the institutions involved are back with information. The Railway Crossing Act also obliges the railway to finance parts of the construction work, which could offer valuable support. Current votes are currently underway between the road construction office and the train.

transport infrastructure and responsibility

The Wismar Hochbrücke plays a central role in the regional transport infrastructure, as it represents the state road 12 and connects the city center with the eastern road network. However, the bridge has been occupied with load restrictions since 2011, and the number of lanes was reduced in 2012. The bridge is subject to shortened test intervals and important areas must be examined annually during special tests. Surprisingly, the high bridge was identified as the dilapidatedest in the country and, according to the report, it is sustainable until 2032, but with massive restrictions.

The more the need to renovate the Wismarer Hochbrücke. This necessity is part of a major problem: of 43 bridges in the region, many are in need of renovation, and the IHK has asked politicians to finally act. All of this happens against the background of a nationwide bridge modernization program that aims to maintain and ensure existing bridges in Germany. According to bmv.de, around 40,300 bridges in Germany are affected by the efforts, which in particular should ensure the traffic safety and load -bearing capacity of the structures that are often built in the 1960s and 1980s.

future of the high bridge

The planning approval process for the construction of the high bridge is already underway, but the exact date for the public interpretation of the documents is still pending. In April 2021, the decision was made for a preferred variant of 13 possible designs, which marks the progress of the project. Nevertheless, the uncertainty regarding the financing remains, which forces the city and its mayors to look for creative solutions to secure the necessary means.

The bridge is regularly examined from Tuesday to Friday, which can also lead to possible traffic restrictions. If the construction of the replacement new building is released, the country plans to give a starting signal for the construction work by the end of the year. Until then, however, it remains to be seen how the various actors - city, country and train - will play their tickets. Because with such an important infrastructure measure, you need a good hand and clear communication between everyone involved.