Westend Bridge to undergo reconstruction at its original location
The demolition of the Westend Bridge in western Berlin, which took place in April, and the subsequent demolition of the Ringbahn Bridge, have caused significant traffic disruptions around the exhibition grounds for some time. However, the rebuilding of these bridges is now underway, with both expected to be completed simultaneously in approximately two years from April 2025, placing the expected completion date around early 2027.
The responsible project management company for the Westend Bridge construction is Deges. The company has reportedly withdrawn the application for the ongoing plan approval procedure for the previous construction plans of the Westend Bridge. The rebuilding of the Westend Bridge will take place on the same site as the original bridge.
The rebuilding of the Ringbahn Bridge, located further south, is also underway. The tender for this project has been running for some time, and the contract is expected to be awarded in the summer. Construction work for the Ringbahn Bridge is planned to begin as soon as possible after the contract is awarded.
The construction time for the rebuilding of the Westend Bridge, as specified in the tender, is approximately 22 months. Least possible restrictions for rail traffic are decisive criteria for the award of the Westend Bridge construction contract. Similarly, the tender for the Ringbahn Bridge construction project also prioritises minimal disruptions to rail traffic.
Detours have become established since the demolitions, and these are expected to remain in place until the completion of the rebuilding projects. The short-term closures of the Ringbahn Bridge caused by the crack in its supporting structure also affected the Westend Bridge.
The rebuilding of the dilapidated Westend Bridge had been planned for a long time, but was originally intended to be built next to the bridge, so that traffic could initially continue to be routed over the old structure. However, this plan was abandoned, and the decision was made to demolish the old bridge and rebuild it on the same site.
In conclusion, the rebuilding of the Westend and Ringbahn Bridges in western Berlin is progressing, with both projects expected to be completed around the same time in early 2027. The construction of these bridges will help to alleviate the traffic congestion caused by their demolition and restore normal traffic flow in the area.
The industry sector involved in the rebuilding of the Westend Bridge in western Berlin is construction, led by the project management company Deges. Meanwhile, the tender for the Ringbahn Bridge rebuilding, located further south, is anticipated to be awarded in the summer, with the contractor prioritizing minimal disruptions to both finance (transportation of goods and people) and transportation (rail traffic) during the construction process.
