Overview

• The Autobahn GmbH Nordost announced plans to install support systems on the Halenseebrücke to strengthen the structure and allow heavier emergency vehicles to cross.
• The closure of the Ringbahnbrücke in March forced traffic, including emergency services, to reroute via the Halenseebrücke, which has a 3.5-tonne weight limit.
• Emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances are currently unable to use the Halenseebrücke, leading to longer response times and reliance on alternative routes.
• Authorities are addressing concerns about potential long-term structural damage to the Halenseebrücke caused by increased traffic and vehicles exceeding weight limits.
• The reinforcement efforts are part of broader measures to mitigate Berlin’s infrastructure strain and ensure safe and efficient emergency response routes.