Overview

• Magdeburg completed the demolition of the Ringbrücke at Damaschkeplatz on June 19, removing a key downtown crossing near the main station.
• Authorities closed the bridge in April after structural surveys detected extensive corrosion and stability threats.
• The city has approved plans for a full replacement span to address long-term safety and capacity needs.
• Before demolition, the span carried one of the busiest traffic arteries in Magdeburg’s city center.
• Officials have yet to finalize a construction schedule for the replacement bridge.