Austria Successful Obb Tender

The first visible sign of the OBB modernization initiative in East Tyrol is the new Draubrcke bridge in Lienz. The bridge is not only an important connection to the south but also an architectural landmark.Even though it is not yet in operation it is already the eye-catcher at the Lienz train station the new bridge over the Drau which in future will provide access from the south to the station Park Ride facility and bicycle center as part of the comprehensive station conversion in Lienz Radverlade platform allows. With its curved and crossed in the middle straps it is undoubtedly a landmark at the station area. The BB were now able to complete work on the new bridge on time. However the traffic release still has to wait. For the time being the bridge is only open for construction site traffic due to logistics.Special transports for timely bridgingIn February 2019 the construction started with the preparatory works and the foundations for the new Draubrcke over which the Lienz railway station will be accessible in the future from the Tristacher Strae. After the erection of the foundations in May 2019 the start for the assembly of the conspicuous supporting structure took place. The carriers were all transported in one piece the main beam with a length of 32 meters was delivered as well as the two bows by means of special transports. Initially the bridge will be used for site traffic to the south of the station. After the planned traffic release the new Draubrcke is expected to be used by cars in the middle of 2020 for access to the Park Ride facility as well as to the Railway Museum. Pedestrians and cyclists can then comfortably reach Lienz city center from the south via the bridge and underpass under the station. The new Draubrcke is the first centerpiece of the overall project to modernize the station of the city of Lienz.Number-data-facts about the new dike bridgeDimensions length 32 meters width up to 12 meters height 9.3 meters at the highest pointExcavation excavation around 4200 m on both abutment sidesQuantity of reinforced concrete around 730 mQuantity of reinforcing steel around 95 tSteel construction weight around 160 tEast Tyrol package brings more trainThe Draubrcke Lienz is a prominent part of the ongoing work on the barrier-free mobility center Lienz as part of the Osttirol package. With investments amounting to 55 million euros BB the state of Tyrol and the East Tyrolean communities are making the railways in the region even more attractive. As part of the Osttirol package several stations and stops in the district of Lienz are being modernized. In addition to the expansion of the Lienz train station into a mobility hub and the modernization of the Sillian railway station smaller stations will also be upgraded by renovation or new construction.