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Berlin Officials Propose Roundabout and Tram Line at Former Wuhlheide-Brücke Site

A joint motion will ask the Senate to back a redesigned intersection aimed at easing congestion, boosting public transport capacity.

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Overview

  • The structurally unsound Wuhlheide-Brücke in Berlin-Oberschöneweide was closed over collapse fears and is now being demolished.
  • Tram services resumed over the former bridge intersection at the end of last week after temporary rerouting.
  • SPD, Linke and Green factions in the district assembly have tabled a motion to study a traffic circle and repurpose the central median for a new tram line.
  • Supporters point to examples in Leipzig and Vienna where roundabouts have been combined with tram networks to defuse conflict at busy crossings.
  • The motion will be debated at the next BVV meeting with a view to asking the district office to urge the Senate to approve the proposed redesign.