Kahlden Bridge in Demmin: Complete closure for 10 days – diversions set up!

Kahlden Bridge in Demmin: Complete closure for 10 days – diversions set up!

Starting tomorrow, August 27, 2025, from 8 a.m., the Kahlden Bridge in Demmin will be closed to vehicle traffic. The reason for this measure is to renew the road surface, which has suffered greatly in the past winter months. The work is intended not only to ensure the safety of road users, but also to prevent damage to the steel of the bridge. Significant signs of wear and tear can already be seen that urgently needed to be addressed Northern Courier reported.

The lockdown is expected to last until September 5th. During this time, the bridge will be temporarily closed not only to vehicle traffic, but also to pedestrians and larger shipping traffic. However, small boats can pass at any time, while larger ships are allowed to pass under the bridge once a day at around 8 a.m. It should be mentioned at this point that the intersection of Heilgeiststrasse/Baumannstrasse/Am Bollwerk/Am Hanseufer is also being renovated, which further complicates the construction work.

Detours and construction times

Diversions will be set up for drivers via the towns of Dargun, Neukalen, Malchin and Stavenhagen and will be signposted accordingly. The Neustrelitz road construction authority asks all road users to understand the temporary restrictions and to be patient during the construction work, which should be carried out within a contemporary framework due to the structural requirements and the special materials used when resurfacing. In order to minimize the construction time and the associated traffic disruptions, temperatures will not be too cold when the work is carried out.

The construction work on the Kahlden Bridge required preparatory measures in the previous days, which took place between August 18th and 26th. These included nighttime closures and partial closures during the day to ensure that the full closure ran smoothly. However, pedestrians can still cross the bridge easily during the day, making the restrictions more bearable for residents. Demmin.de provides further details about the construction work.

We are excited to see how quickly and efficiently the construction work is progressing and hope that the Kahlden Bridge, an important connecting element in the region, can be reopened to traffic within the specified time.