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Trier to Deploy Steel Presses on Konrad-Adenauer Bridge After Bearing Failure

Temporary steel presses are set to restore all lanes within days under a €30 million renovation plan that includes a full bearing replacement.

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Overview

  • Routine inspections on July 8 uncovered a broken bearing that prompted the closure of two inbound lanes.
  • Officials say the bridge remains safe on a single open lane while stabilization measures are finalized.
  • The city will install 500 kg steel presses imminently to relieve pressure on the damaged bearing and allow traffic flow to resume.
  • Procurement for a permanent bearing replacement has begun, though a definitive timeline for full repairs has not been set.
  • These interim actions feed into a broader €30 million overhaul approved in June to address aging infrastructure on the Konrad-Adenauer-Brücke.