Rügen bridge remains closed until June 18 - traffic jams and diversions threaten!

Rügen bridge remains closed until June 18 - traffic jams and diversions threaten!

The Rügen Bridge, which connects the Vorpommer mainland with the popular island of Rügen, will be fully locked next weekend from June 10th to 18th, 2025. This measure is part of important renewal work that has been tackled for four years. Because after almost 18 years in the company it is time to bring the technology of the bridge, such as traffic lights and indications, as well as the asphalt ceiling, such as Moz.de reported.

The Rügen bridge itself is not just any bridge; It is Germany's largest diagonal bridge and was solemnly opened by Chancellor Merkel. With an impressive total length of 4104.80 meters, it is one of the most striking buildings in the region. Daily use up to 30,000 vehicles the bridge, which is of central importance to the island of Rügen and beyond, explains Rügen Magic.

diversions and traffic times

The block ensures various diversions. Car travelers who want to go to the island of Rügen will be led via the B96 bundest road to the Hafen/Ozeaneum departure, and from there on the L296 to the Altefähr departure. In addition, the opening times of the adjacent brick -grave bridge are also limited: during the week, drivers can only expect openings at certain times. It becomes particularly critical at the weekend when the opening at 12:20 p.m. is no longer necessary, which experience has shown that at longer waiting times. These are about 20 minutes on average, so it is advisable to plan a little more time to bypass the traffic jam in good time MOZ.de.

The Ziegelgrabenbrücke has opening times at 5:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and on Friday to Sunday at 5:20 a.m., 8:20 a.m., 5:20 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. For commuters, the higher waiting times for the opening of the bridge mean that they should think through their trips well and, if necessary, adapt their departure times.

bridge construction and preservation

Why this work on the Rügen bridge is necessary can also be viewed in the context of the general bridge infrastructure in Germany. According to an estimate, there are currently around 39,500 bridges on the network of federal highways, many of which were built between 1965 and 1985. A comprehensive modernization is pending to adapt the bridges to the increased traffic requirements. This laid the foundation for the repairs required in the coming years, as is the case with the Rügenbrücke, so reports bmv.de.

With the renewal work on the Rügen Bridge, not only security is increased, but complete traffic is also carried out more smoothly. For the residents and tourists, this means that in the near future you can expect an optimal flow of traffic to the island of Rügen - according to the motto: Gut Ding wants to have a while!