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Minister of Transport Hermann We support cities and municipalities in the rehabilitation of the aging infrastructureFirst mayor of the city of Esslingen Wilfried Wallbrecht Only thanks to the promotion of the country can we design the existing transport infrastructure for the futureMany bridges in municipal construction load are in a dilapidated condition and urgently require repair. The state supports the districts and municipalities in the reorganization and has set up a municipal rehabilitation fund for the years 2017 to 2019. A total of around 119.1 million euros are available of which around half in 2019 will be provided to counties and municipalities.The replacement of the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Brcke in Esslingen-Mettingen is an example of such energetic support of the state for municipal projects. Where it pays off the bridges will be renovated. Some like the Hanns Martin Schleyer Bridge have to be demolished and rebuilt due to their condition. Municipalities are increasingly unable to cover the costs of these expenses alone. The total costs for the replacement of the Hanns Martin Schleyer Bridge are estimated at around 20 million euros the subsidy which gives the country is currently 5.1 million euros.Transport Minister Winfried Hermann MdL The funding program is necessary and successful. The communal response is great. Following the funding of 181 projects in 2018 which resulted in a total investment of around EUR 115 million the number of projects will again be significantly exceeded in 2019. With the Municipal Reorganization Fund the state government is supporting the municipalities considerably in the rehabilitation of the aging infrastructure. We want to avoid long-term blockages together with the cities and communities. Such a support program has not yet been launched by any state government and is therefore a novelty for Baden-Wrttemberg. Wilfried Walbrecht First Mayor of the City of Esslingen The Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Brcke is one of 5 Neckar bridges in Esslingen which have to be refurbished - or as in this case renewed in a timely manner It is only thanks to the countrys extensive support that we can make the Esslingen infrastructure fit for the future in order to handle local and regional transport. The Hanns Martin Schleyer Bridge is an important link for regional traffic. Built in 1964 the prestressed concrete bridge is technically outdated and can no longer cope with todays traffic load. As refurbishment is not possible due to the danger of stress corrosion cracking the 200 meter long bridge will be demolished in January 2021 directly following the current upgrade of the Vogelsang Bridge. By the end of 2022 the new bridge will be opened to traffic. Currently the total cost of this project is estimated at around 20 million.Numerous applications from the municipalities subsidies increased againSimilar to the city of Esslingen many other municipalities have used the refurbishment program and made their own applications. This is now paying off 262 applications for bridge rehabilitation by counties and municipalities will soon be approved and in this way many structures will soon be upgraded with financial support from the state.Transport Minister Winfried Hermann I am pleased that it succeeds in increasing the pace of repair on municipal bridges. The total investment of the new projects in 2019 will be around 177 million euros and the grant will amount to around 60 million euros. With the increase in funding we send a clear signal that we will not let the municipalities down. The program will continue from 2020. The State Municipal Transport Finance Act LGVFG has permanently anchored the promotion of municipal bridge upgrading.
