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After precise planning and intensive preparations the 180-ton replacement structure for the Heiligenstadt Bridge was lifted this morning. During the renovation of the bridge it serves to divert traffic and remains an attractive bicycle and foot connection afterwards. That was a real technical masterpiece thanks to everyone involved. I am pleased that after the necessary renovation of the Heiligenstadt Bridge we can use the supporting structure to close an important gap in the cycle path network said Mobility City Councilor Ulli Sima. There will be attractive departure ramps on both sides of the Danube Canal in the future so that the connection between Dbling and Brigittenau will be improved for cyclists and pedestrians and a barrier-free connection to the Danube Canal will be made possible.Technical and logistical masterpieceIn the last few days the beam structure has been transported in two parts by heavy transporters assembled on site and driven from the storage area to the Heiligenstadt Bridge by means of self-propelled heavy transport equipment. After the final work on the steel structure and the assembly of scaffolding the structure was finally lifted in this morning with mega cranes. This construction project is a major technical and logistical challenge. Thanks to the great skill and effort of all those involved an important interim deadline is met with the lifting in says Nikolaus Hejda head of construction in the bridge construction and foundation engineering department. The new bridge is 94 m long.Advantages of the new structure for all road usersDuring the construction phase on the Heiligenstadt Bridge traffic can be diverted via the new structure. The separation of cycle and footpaths from motorized traffic also significantly increases safety for all road users. Through careful and forward-looking planning an economically and technically good solution was found that brings advantages for all road users. We are pleased that we have also found a great solution here for the structural challenges that have to be overcome especially in urban bridge construction said Hermann Papouschek head of the bridge construction and foundation engineering department who thanked the entire team for their work.The new structure will be completed by March 2022. Then the repair of the Heiligenstadt bridge begins. The completion of the footbridge and cycle path with the barrier-free connection to the Danube Canal is planned for 2023.
