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Magdeburg Unveils €90 Million 2026 Plan to Repair Bridges, Advance School Buildout, Revamp Civic Spaces

City sets a March 31 target to fully reopen the Magdeburger Ring.

Overview

  • Despite tight finances, the city will invest about €90 million this year across infrastructure, education, culture, sports and public services.
  • The Magdeburger Ring is slated to be fully passable by March 31 as construction begins this month on a temporary bridge over Halberstädter Straße.
  • A new integrated comprehensive school at Universitätsplatz exceeds €70 million in funding, with a topping-out in April and school operations planned for summer 2027.
  • The Stadthalle renovation enters its final phase alongside upgrades in Stadtpark Rotehorn, including a new base for the Albinmüller-Turm and a reconstruction of the Pferdetor.
  • Further measures include street and bike-path works, sports upgrades and planning for a high-performance swimming center, new fire rescue facilities, and €1.74 million for tree planting and bin replacements.