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Renovation of the north tangent in Riedlingen: there is a risk of traffic chaos!
Tübingen Regional Council informs about the delayed repair of the B312 bridge in Riedlingen until 2026.
Renovation of the north tangent in Riedlingen: there is a risk of traffic chaos!
A look across Germany's bridge landscape shows that there is always something to do, especially when it comes to repairs. All hands are currently needed to get the north tangent bridge over the Danube valley near Riedlingen back into shape. Loud rpt.baden-wuerttemberg The Tübingen regional council has been busy with repairs since June 2, 2025.
Originally everything was supposed to be completed by the end of October. But the weather gods had other plans: rain and unfavorable conditions in July delayed the work. The good news for residents: During the upcoming Gallusmarkt in Riedlingen, the section of the B 312 will be opened to traffic at short notice. Conversions for this are already in full swing this week.
The impact on traffic
From October 14, 2025 to the 47th calendar week, traffic will be limited to the direction of Biberach. But that's not all: the diversion measures should end in winter and traffic should move in both directions again. The remaining work, such as coating the northern bridge cap, is scheduled for 2026. A tight schedule that aims to ensure two-lane traffic routing even during the final steps.
The entire measure is being financed by the Federal Republic of Germany with a total cost of around 1.9 million euros. The regional council has already announced that it will issue another press release before the crucial work in order to provide citizens with comprehensive information. Current information about road construction sites is also available at any time on the Baden-Württemberg Road Traffic Center website.
Bridge modernization in Germany
The need for maintenance measures is a central issue in Germany, where there are around 40,300 bridges in a network of around 52,600 substructures. These bridges mostly date from 1960 to 1985. The increasing burden of heavy traffic requires extensive modernization. Therefore, a bridge modernization program was launched to address these challenges and future-proof the infrastructure. This information has bmv.de provided.
The goal is clear: adapting the bridges to the increased requirements in terms of load capacity, traffic safety and longevity. An efficient bridge modernization network is intended to include over 10,700 bridge substructures and improve the connectivity of transport systems in Europe. This not only benefits commuters, but also the entire economy.
What do you think of the structural measures in the Riedlingen area and the general condition of the bridge infrastructure in Germany? It will be exciting to see how the situation develops in the coming months.