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Cologne is breaking loose: Mega construction site on Liebigstrasse brings chaos for drivers!
Cologne provides information about the construction site status on Liebigstrasse, bridge demolition and new construction from 2027, closures announced.
Cologne is breaking loose: Mega construction site on Liebigstrasse brings chaos for drivers!
The city of Cologne is facing a major challenge: the renovation of the dilapidated bridge over the Hercules Tunnel, planned for 2024, will be further delayed. Loud Express The preparatory work by Rheinenergie was necessary to relocate the supply lines. However, these relocations took longer than expected, which led to a delay in the construction site on Liebigstrasse.
The bridges over the tunnel are now in a worrying condition. In operation since the 1970s, they have proven to be in serious disrepair. The city of Cologne decided in 2021 that repairing the bridges simply no longer made sense. Massive closures for drivers on Liebigstrasse and the motorway slip road to the A57 are therefore expected.
The next steps for the renovation
The demolition and construction of the bridge over the Hercules Tunnel is scheduled to begin in 2027. The costs for this project are estimated at around 7.7 million euros. Due to the highly rust-prone steel used in the bridges, cracks could even form, which would endanger traffic safety. An original completion date for the bridge was 2024, but it is now clear that the work will extend well into the future.
Although Rheinenergie has successfully completed the construction site on Liebigstrasse after more than a year's delay, the issue of traffic routing remains explosive during the new construction phase. One lane will remain on Liebigstrasse during construction work, but there is a risk of complete closure on Wöhlerstrasse.
Impact on traffic
The upcoming work has the potential for significant traffic disruptions. Drivers should prepare for massive closures and diversions, especially in the area connecting to the A57 motorway. Blue light organizations and commuters must expect temporary closures, especially during the renovation phase of the tunnels.
The city of Cologne is facing a long period of construction work, which will not only have a significant impact on the infrastructure, but also on the everyday lives of Cologne residents. It remains to be hoped that the work will progress quickly and without further delays in order to restore safety in the traffic area in a timely manner.