Berlin's Ringbahnbrücke Closure Triggers Major Traffic Disruptions

The A100 bridge is closed for at least two years due to structural concerns, with temporary traffic redirection set to start next week.

The Ringbahnbrücke on Berlin's A100 was fully closed in the northbound direction on March 19 due to an expanding structural crack, with safety cited as the primary concern.
The closure is expected to last a minimum of two years as the bridge undergoes a complete rebuild, part of a larger infrastructure renewal project at the Funkturm interchange.
Temporary measures to redirect northbound traffic onto the southbound lanes of the A100 will begin next week, reducing southbound lanes from three to two.
Severe traffic congestion has been reported on surrounding roads and residential areas, exacerbated by a concurrent BVG public transit strike.
Criticism has mounted over the lack of preparation and traffic management, with calls for better mitigation strategies to address the disruptions.