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Dramatic demolition: Magdeburg's ring bridge gives way to new construction!
Magdeburg has demolished the dilapidated ring bridge at Damaschkeplatz. A new building is being planned to minimize traffic disruption.
Dramatic demolition: Magdeburg's ring bridge gives way to new construction!
The ring bridge at Damaschkeplatz in Magdeburg has fallen. The demolition of the dilapidated infrastructure began at the beginning of the week and is being carried out by excavators. Live images from city webcams capture the ongoing demolition. The bridge was in danger of collapsing due to severe damage and was closed in April.
More and more bridges in Magdeburg are affected by similar problems, which highlights the need for a comprehensive maintenance and new construction program. The city has therefore decided to replace the ring bridge with a completely new building. The plans call for traffic to initially be diverted over a temporary bridge with a single lane from August onwards.
Strategic planning of the new building
The new building should place great emphasis on cost-effectiveness and take several aspects into account at the same time. The focus is on functional, structural, economic and ecological aspects. The aim is to keep traffic disruptions during construction work as low as possible.
Particular attention is also paid to the holistic design of the building, which takes into account local conditions, such as the existing tram lines and the adjacent buildings. In order to take the shortage of skilled workers into account, the resources used should be used efficiently, which affects both planners, construction contractors and clients.
Innovative construction approaches and materials
Integral and semi-integral structures with large spans are planned for the planning and implementation of the new building. Low-maintenance components should be used to support the long-term preservation of the bridge. The construction is realized using composite prefabricated beams (VFT), which both speeds up the construction process and ensures a uniform appearance of the structure. The VFT also offer a high level of corrosion protection.
The preferred variant for the new structure at Damaschkeplatz envisages a multi-span structure, which will enable the tram to run in the middle area. As part of the larger project, other bridges on the Magdeburger Ring are also planned as single-span structures with free circulation and inclined or vertical supports in an urban environment.
The city of Magdeburg is therefore faced with the challenge of converting its dilapidated bridges into a modern and functional transport system. [Süddeutsche] reports that the city is taking an important step in this direction with the demolition and replacement of the ring bridge. Future planning and implementation will be crucial to ensure long-term mobility in the city.
For further information about the new building and the plans, those interested can visit the official website of the city of Magdeburg, where current developments and details are published: [Magdeburg.de].