Overview

• The Ringbahn in western Berlin reopened on April 28, restoring continuous S-Bahn service between Halensee and Westend.
• The closure was caused by a critical crack in the Ringbahn bridge over the A100, which led to its demolition alongside the nearby Westend bridge.
• Demolition of both bridges was completed by mid-April, and control systems for the S-Bahn were reinstalled to enable the reopening.
• Reconstruction tenders for the Ringbahn bridge have been issued, with contract awards expected by summer and rapid construction prioritized to minimize disruptions.
• Long-term rebuilding of the Autobahndreieck Funkturm, a major traffic node handling 230,000 vehicles daily, is slated to begin preparatory work by late 2025.