Wismarer Hochbrücke: Who pays the multi -millions of new building?

Wismarer Hochbrücke: Who pays the multi -millions of new building?

Wismar, Deutschland - The plans for the new Wismar Hochbrücke take up speed. After the bridge has survived numerous reviews in the past, the future is now uncertain. The structure is checked every year for changes, but due to its age and the expert opinion from 1970, it is considered the massoic bridge in the country. According to the investigations, the bridge will only be sustainable by 2032. During this time, the planning approval procedure for replacement construction.

With estimated construction costs of 23 million euros, however, the question arises: Who finances the new building? The bridge is classified as a state road, which officially lies the responsibility for the new building at the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Nevertheless, the state road construction office demands that the city of Wismar are involved in the costs of the sidewalk. Mayor Thomas Beyer (SPD) emphasizes that there is a need for clarification in the current discussions and it is important not to burden the city with financial obligations that are not their task. Agency about the specific components is urgently necessary.

participation of the railway

An aspect that must be taken into account in the distribution of costs is the Railway Crossing Act. It obliges Deutsche Bahn to co -finance construction work under bridges under which there are rail lines. In this case, the railway line between Wismar and Berlin runs under the Wismarer Hochbrücke. Therefore, the ongoing negotiations between the state road construction office and the Deutsche Bahn are crucial in order to achieve a fair distribution of costs.

The planning approval procedure for the new building is currently underway, the documents are interpreted as part of a public hearing process. The date for this interpretation has so far been pending. A significant decision was made in April 2021 when choosing a temporary variant for the replacement building. One of a total of 13 possible variants was selected to advance the new building.

urgency of the project

With more than 2,000 kilometers of state roads and 43 bridges in need of renovation in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the need for action is clear. At the latest state transport conference in Linstow, politics was asked to act quickly. In the weekly examinations of the high bridge between Tuesday and Friday, possible traffic restrictions could occur - another indication that time is pushing.

The next steps in the construction process make it clear: A planning approval process should be started by the end of the year. The pressure on the decision -makers is growing to ensure a long -term solution for citizens and traffic in Wismar. Because what is going on here is more than just a tree project - it is a step into the future of mobility in the region.

The current situation around the Wismar Hochbrücke is an example of the challenges that cities and countries have to master again and again for infrastructure projects. While the planning continues to progress, it remains to be seen how quickly those responsible can agree on a mutually acceptable solution. The progress can be crucial for the transport infrastructure in the region and should therefore be followed with arguments.

For further information about the planning and financing of the new building of the Wismar Hochbrücke, take a look at the reporting of ndr and wismar.fm .