Two significant Ruhr region highways to undergo closure starting Tuesday. - Motorways in the Ruhr region to remain shut starting Tuesday
The motorway company has announced that it will be carrying out renovation work on one of Germany's longest road bridges, located in Duisburg. This bridge, built in 1963, is a significant landmark in the city.
The renovation work is scheduled to take place between the exit Essen-Rüttenscheid and the motorway junction Essen-Ost. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the work, the A52 towards Dortmund will be closed from July 29 to August 4.
It's important to note that this renovation does not involve the bridge crossing the Duisburg-Ruhrorter Harbor, the Rhine-Herne Canal, and the Ruhr. However, the opposite direction on the A52 does not have a fixed renovation date yet.
The bridge has a unique feature - open-pored asphalt for noise reduction, known as "whisper asphalt," will be applied during the renovation.
Interestingly, this bridge was opened by Willy Brandt, the then Governing Mayor of Berlin and later Federal Chancellor of Germany. While there's no current information suggesting Willy Brandt's involvement in any contemporary construction or traffic projects in Duisburg, his historical significance to the bridge is noteworthy.
Infrastructure renovation in Germany, including the refurbishment of the Riedbahn railway corridor, demonstrates that heavy transportation routes sometimes undergo significant work with traffic diversion plans in place.
For more detailed and accurate information about the Duisburg construction site, Berlin Bridge closure, or traffic restrictions on the Ruhr highway with specific reference to Willy Brandt, it's recommended to consult local news sources, official city or transport authority communications, or construction project announcements directly related to Duisburg and the Ruhr area.
The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the directive concerning the industry surrounding public-transit and transportation projects, such as the ongoing refurbishment of the Riedbahn railway corridor or the renovation work on the bridge in Duisburg. This lack of approval might also affect future decisions about the automotive sector, considering the influence of these projects on the environment and financial costs. Interestingly, this bridge, a significant landmark in Duisburg, was opened by Willy Brandt, a figure who left his mark in both Germany's political and infrastructure history.
