Accelerated repair methods for damaged bridges

Rhine Bridge Renovations: Speeding Up the Process for a Swift Economy

A study has highlighted the urgent need for heavy-duty Rhine crossings and called upon the state government to expedite the creation of an infrastructure senate at the Higher Administrative Court. The demand comes as many of the 23 road bridges over the Rhine between Emmerich and Bonn are dilapidated and only partially usable.

The traffic restrictions on the Josef-Kardinal-Frings-Bridge have led to detours of at least twelve kilometers per trip, causing congestion on equally maintenance-needing bridges, heavily used motorway sections, and congestion-prone urban streets. The weight limit for vehicles of 7.5 tons on the Josef-Kardinal-Frings-Bridge is equivalent to a full closure for logistics companies.

The study suggests that an infrastructure senate at the Higher Administrative Court should decide on appeals within one year, and planning periods for bridge renovations can be reduced to one year. The new constructions in Duisburg and Leverkusen serve as examples of swift bridge renovation projects.

The Industry and Commerce Chamber (IHK) Düsseldorf, IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein, and the Neuss-Düsseldorf Ports have demanded faster planning procedures, simplified tendering procedures, and a specialized infrastructure senate at the Higher Administrative Court Münster NRW (OVG) for swift legal procedures. The state government is called upon to create draft bills by the end of 2025 that shorten planning times and accelerate bridge renovations.

The rebuild of the Josef-Kardinal-Frings-Bridge between Düsseldorf and Neuss has been given a high political priority. The Uerdinger Rhine Bridge and the Fleher Bridge are among the urgently needed new construction projects. The new constructions of the A40 bridge in Duisburg and the A1 bridge in Leverkusen show that accelerated bridge renovations are possible.

The search results do not provide information about the authority working together with the IHK Düsseldorf, IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein, and the Neuss-Düsseldorf Harbors to implement comprehensive planning procedures, simplified tendering processes, and a specialized infrastructure senate at the OVG Münster NRW. The demand paper states that the economy urgently needs heavy-duty Rhine crossings.

In conclusion, the study underscores the importance of swift and efficient bridge renovations for the economy and the need for the state government to play a role in expediting this process. The new constructions in Duisburg and Leverkusen serve as a promising example of what can be achieved when the right measures are taken.