Revolution on the A1: The new Weser Bridge for Bremen is coming!

Revolution on the A1: The new Weser Bridge for Bremen is coming!

The planning competition for the new Weser Bridge of Autobahn 1 near Bremen has been decided and the anticipation for this record structure is great. Wie kreiszeitung.de berichtet, wird die neue Brücke nach der Sanierung der Existing facility, which should be completed by 2028, put into operation. With the new construct, over 150,000 vehicles are to be steered over the Weser every day, including at least a quarter of heavy goods traffic. The planning provides for impressive seven lanes in every direction.

The competition was proclaimed by the German unity of the long-distance street planning and construction company (Deges) and attracted five planning communities. The winner was the Hamburg engineering office WTM Engineers, which in collaboration with the Danish company Cowi and the architect Dissing and Weitling awarded the contract. The winning design presents itself as a flat clamping concrete bridge with V-shaped supports, which convinces with its functional clarity and elegant design. This was also recognized by the jury, which particularly praised the harmonious integration of the building into the surroundings and the well thought-out construction, such as wtm-engineers.de added.

technical features and requirements

The new engineering buildings have a significant impact on the cityscape and the landscape, whereby the requirements for load -bearing capacity, durability and sustainability are particularly emphasized. With over 100,000 bridges in Germany, many from the post -war period, the transport infrastructure is under observation. The collapse in Genoa 2018 re -sparked the discussion about the state of this infrastructure. Against this background, the maintenance of existing buildings such as the Old Weser Bridge, which was built in 1962 and was expanded to six traces in 1977, is of central importance. This bridge has proven to be resilient over the years, but emergency institutions have already been necessary in 2017 and 2022 to ensure the reality, such as zi-ing.de reported.

The competition also found that the draft victory shines through its cost efficiency and fulfills highly developed technical standards. Dr. Gerhard Zehetmaier, Managing Director of WTM Engineers, was pleased with the trust that the jury put in her team. With the new bridge, Bremen not only wants to create a functional, but also an aesthetic and economically stable new building that meets the requirements of the future.

For the Bremen and the surrounding area, this not only means progress in the transport infrastructure, but also a piece of quality of life through a modern and appealing design that is integrated into the existing landscape. And while we are waiting for the renovation work of the old bridge, we are looking forward to the development of the new ones. There is definitely something big in the works here!