Giant Construction Project: Berlin to Replace Bridge on Schönhauser Allee
Starting in October, a huge construction site will be set up on one of Berlin's main traffic arteries. The project will take years to complete. Residents and commuters will have to live with the chaos it creates.
In September 2026, preparations for an ambitious construction project in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg borough are set to begin. The project involves replacing a historic bridge on Schönhauser Allee, one of the city's busiest streets. The bridge, originally built in 1886, is nearing the end of its lifespan and will not be able to withstand the test of time much longer.
The replacement process is expected to take until 2032. Throughout the project, commuters and residents in the vicinity will experience significant changes as the bridge's presence will be entirely replaced. The project's budget is substantial, with the Senate Administration of Transport allocating 50 million Euro (58 million USD or 43 million GBP) for the endeavor.
The new bridge will feature a U-Bahn train line U2, a pedestrian and bicycle path, and an S-Bahn ring train station. Alongside the bridge, a nearby mall and numerous shops will need access for their customers and staff, adding to the project's complexity. Construction work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, with possible weekend and nighttime work as needed.
The demolition of the old bridge will involve removing thousands of tons of steel, including train tracks and bridge components. While commuters, residents, and businesses will face some restrictions, the project aims to create the most advanced U-Bahn bridge ever constructed by humans, one that could last up to 140 years, similar to its predecessor.
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