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Munich's Ludwigsbrücke Reopens to Tram Traffic After Four-Year Renovation

Tram lines 17 and N17 resume service with upgraded tracks and barrier-free stops, while remaining finishing works are set to conclude by mid-2025.

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Overview

  • The Ludwigsbrücke renovation, originally planned for 2020–2022, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions from the Ukraine war.
  • Tram lines 17 and N17 are now operational, serving key cultural sites like the Deutsches Museum and providing improved accessibility for passengers.
  • Infrastructure upgrades include new tracks, barrier-free stops, resurfaced roads, widened bike paths, and renewed utilities by MVG and SWM.
  • Final finishing works, including full reopening to car traffic with reduced lanes, are expected to be completed by mid-2025.
  • Munich is advancing plans for future bridge renovations, with the Hackerbrücke project scheduled for 2027–2029 and other major bridges, such as Donnersbergerbrücke, set for updates within the next two decades.