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Berlin's Ringbahnbrücke Closure Spurs Calls for Scaled-Down Rebuild

Environmental advocates propose reducing the bridge's capacity as demolition begins, citing potential long-term traffic reduction.

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Overview

  • The structurally compromised Ringbahnbrücke on Berlin's A100 remains closed, with demolition scheduled for April 2025.
  • The closure has caused significant traffic disruptions, with daily congestion affecting the Autobahndreieck Funkturm and surrounding areas.
  • Environmental group BUND has proposed a reduced-scale reconstruction, advocating for fewer lanes to encourage decreased car dependency.
  • BUND cites the concept of 'traffic evaporation,' suggesting reduced road capacity could lead to long-term reductions in vehicle use.
  • The timeline for the bridge's reconstruction and full reopening remains uncertain, with only the S-Bahn line underneath expected to resume operation after demolition.