Scandalous cost explosion: Mülheimer Brücke remains a renovation case!

Scandalous cost explosion: Mülheimer Brücke remains a renovation case!

The Mülheim bridge in Cologne remains a central topic, since the city administration has to deal with enormous cost increases in the renovation. What started as a project with an original budget of 116.3 million euros has now risen to around 500 million euros. This unexpected development ensures violent discussions among experts and citizens. KStA is reported for 2029, which is now targeted for 2029, which is now targeting the traffic for the bridge to March 2028 moved.

Three years ago, the renovation work on the bridge, which now turns out to be more extensive than initially expected. According to KStA noted.

The city administration, on the other hand, defends the renovation plans and emphasizes the urban planning importance of the existing bridge and the critical location of the building. In addition to the Mülheim bridge, the city also plans to renovate other bridges such as the Deutzer Brücke and Severinsbrücke, which are also listed. A situation that will be alleviated by the need for extensive inventory analyzes before building decisions.

impairments and traffic problems

The project has already led to massive traffic impairments. Disruptions in Cologne traffic companies cannot be overlooked, especially on lines 13 and 18. The bridge had to be completely blocked several times, which significantly limits mobility in the region. The city administration is forced to continuously observe the volume of traffic in the area and to take measures if necessary.

The continuing difficulties and high costs show how complex and challenging the handling of historical building is. Looking back at similar projects such as the demolition and new construction of the Köhlbrandbrücke in Hamburg could shape future plans in Cologne.