Attack renovation and Mülheimer Brücke: Traffic grooms in Cologne!

Attack renovation and Mülheimer Brücke: Traffic grooms in Cologne!

In Cologne, there are extensive construction measures that affect both infrastructure and traffic. From Monday, June 23, 2025, the traffic light system at the Kalker Hauptstraße and Kapellenstrasse intersection will be renewed. This measure, which is necessary due to an outdated control unit and traffic lights, will continue until mid -July. During the work, a mobile traffic light system will regulate traffic to ensure that all road users are in the best possible way. Pedestrians are particularly affected by Monday, June 30th to Monday, July 7, 2025, since the pedestrian crossing is closed during this time. The costs for the renewal of the traffic light system amount to around 100,000 euros, and the technology is switched to power-saving LED lights, reports the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger attributes the cost increase to delays and general price increases in construction.

If you take a look at the development of costs since the original plan of 15 years ago, it becomes clear how dramatic the situation is. Starting with 39 million euros in 2012, the sum continues to render. The renovation, which was originally planned for four years, is now over eleven years with a total release for traffic, which is expected until March 2028. By the end of March 2026, the cars should be able to drive over the bridge again in both directions, while the strikes of lines 13 and 18 should return from September 15, 2024.

the look into the future

The city has recognized the need for these comprehensive renovation measures, but implementation is difficult. In view of the 438 urban bridges, which must also be renovated, including four large Rhine bridges, it is all the more important to maximize progress in the existing projects. If you want to learn more about bridge renovations, you can find out more on the website of the Bridge renovation