Berlin Faces Urgent Infrastructure Crisis as Hundreds of Bridges Require Replacement

With over 120 bridges slated for reconstruction in the next decade, officials unveil plans to address severe structural deficiencies and bureaucratic delays.

Only 20% of Berlin's bridges are in good or very good condition, with more than 65 structures deemed critically deficient and requiring immediate attention.
A new 'Masterplan Brücken' is being developed to streamline planning, ensure continuous funding, and accelerate construction efforts by mid-2025.
The city faces a €1 billion backlog in bridge maintenance and replacement, compounded by a shortage of engineers and lengthy bureaucratic approval processes.
The recent discovery of severe damage to the Ringbahnbrücke on the A100 has raised concerns about potential traffic disruptions, with a full closure still under evaluation.
Debates in the Berlin parliament highlight tensions over private sector involvement, as a presentation by construction firm Max Bögl drew criticism for perceived lobbying efforts.