A45 Rahmede-Talbrücke Reconstruction Progresses Ahead of Schedule
The long-awaited bridge near Lüdenscheid may reopen to traffic months earlier than planned, marking a milestone for the region after years of disruption.
- The Rahmede-Talbrücke along the A45, closed since late 2021 due to severe structural damage, is on track to reopen earlier than the initially projected summer 2026 timeline.
- Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing confirmed that the first half of the new bridge may be ready for traffic by spring 2026, following significant construction progress.
- The 'Stahlhochzeit,' where the two halves of the steel structure were joined, marks a critical milestone in the bridge's reconstruction process.
- The closure of the A45 has caused major economic and logistical challenges for the Lüdenscheid region, with an estimated daily economic loss of one million euros.
- Local officials and industry leaders are urging swift repairs to surrounding road networks, which have borne increased traffic due to the bridge's closure.
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