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Dilapidated Laizer Danube Bridge: renovation failed - new bridge coming in 2029!
On September 28th, 2025, the dilapidated Laizer Danube Bridge in Sigmaringen will be rebuilt in order to eliminate safety risks caused by overloading.
Dilapidated Laizer Danube Bridge: renovation failed - new bridge coming in 2029!
The Laizer Danube Bridge is in focus: a frightening condition forces the decision to build a completely new one. This means that the original idea of renovating the bridge is shelved. City architect Udo Hollauer recently announced to the local council that the structural condition of the bridge is much worse than previously assumed. The bridge was originally only designed for vehicles with a maximum weight of 12 tons. However, recent research shows it is overloaded with three times its weight, raising significant safety concerns. Despite this serious situation, the dilapidated bridge will continue to be used with restrictions until the new bridge is completed in 2030, which is causing concern among many citizens.
Mayor Ehm expressed concerns about the review of authorized heavy goods traffic. The residents in the surrounding area in particular feel uncomfortable due to the heavy goods traffic and are demanding a complete reduction. A concern that was also shared by City Councilor Tobias Frick, who has already expressed safety concerns due to the overloading of the road. “There’s something going on,” say citizens as they hope for a solution.
New building planned from 2029
Planning for the new Laizer Danube Bridge is scheduled to begin this year. This not only includes the construction of the bridge, but also a detailed examination of the local flora and fauna. This is an important step in reconciling environmental protection and modern infrastructure. The bridge is targeted for completion in 2030, while construction is scheduled to begin in 2029.
What is characteristic of the current situation is that the bridge is important not only for local traffic, but also for school bus and garbage collection services. Therefore, until the new bridge is put into operation, structural measures should be carried out in the middle of the road in order to reduce the load. In addition, speed limits of 30 km/h and tonnage limits of 20 tons will be introduced to increase safety.
Background information on bridge modernization
This issue is not only explosive locally. The condition of many bridges in Germany requires comprehensive modernization measures. The country has around 40,300 bridges, most of which were built between 1960 and 1985. The increasing number of heavy transport shows that there is a need for action. The bridge modernization network in Germany covers around 7,000 km, with the aim of creating a modern core network that meets modern requirements for load-bearing capacity and traffic safety. A bridge modernization program was launched to accelerate the necessary measures while also taking into account EU requirements to enable better networking of transport systems , as the BMV reports.
Finally, it remains to be hoped that citizens will soon be able to rely on a safe and modern connection while they have to live with the restrictions until the bridge is completed. What could prove to be future-oriented in the long term is the renewal and expansion of the transport infrastructure, which not only benefits the region but also the entire country , as ORF also reports. Given the challenges posed by the Laizer Danube Bridge, the new building is not only necessary, but could also set an example for future-oriented planning and safe mobility said the Schwaebische.