Overview

• The Trogbrücke, Europe’s longest canal bridge, was drained for seven weeks for scheduled structural inspection and maintenance.
• Water refilling commenced Monday afternoon with the opening of the first revision closure segments, as planned.
• The bridge, spanning the Mittellandkanal over the Elbe, saves vessels a 12-kilometer detour and is crucial for East-West shipping connectivity.
• The inspection aimed to detect and address structural damages to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the bridge.
• The bridge is on track to reopen for shipping traffic this Friday, according to the Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Elbe.