Construction of the new star bridge in Hamburg has started - what now?

Construction of the new star bridge in Hamburg has started - what now?

The new star bridge will have an impressive length of 108 meters and a height of 26 meters. This support -free stick arch construction is part of a project that required comprehensive preparatory work and numerous permits. The planning approval decision of the Federal Railway Office (EBA) has already been granted to advance the work. In April 2020, the planning approval application was submitted to the EBA, which now gives the starting signal for the construction activities, such as deutschebahn.com reports.

preparation and challenges

The first preparatory work already included ordnance probes and traffic management measures. A total of 86 trees must be felled to build the new bridge, of which around 40 have already fallen. Then 215 new trees are to be planted to compensate for the lost green area. In addition, five buildings and two extensions will be demolished by the end of May to make room for the new infrastructure. The DB has organized new apartments for all nine affected tenants: so that no one falls by the wayside.

The measures under the bridge should also not be underestimated. Clubs and businesses had to move out in early January 2024. Alternative quarters were organized for the affected companies in order to keep the financial burden as low as possible. From May 2024, a 700 meter long Kabelhilfstraße will be built, which is necessary for the data and power cables during the construction work. This is reduced again after the construction work has been completed, according to the [merkin-voelker.com] (https://www.kerkin-voelker.com/referenzen/ingenieurbau/eisenbahnueberfehrungen-strassueberfueberfueberfuehrfuehrfuehrfuehrfuehrfuehrfuehieb

The next steps

The DB plans the demolition of the old star bridge for the summer vacation 2026, parallel to the ongoing work on the new building. Every day, more than 900 S-Bahn, regional and long-distance trains cross the existing bridge, which is why the smooth continuation of rail traffic must also be guaranteed during the construction period. Local residents: Inside and passengers can be excited about developments around the new star bridge.