Airbus transport to Hodenhagen: roads are being meticulously prepared!

Airbus transport to Hodenhagen: roads are being meticulously prepared!

Today is an exciting day for the Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen. The 79-ton Airbus A310, known as “Kurt Schumacher,” is about to be transported from Hanover Airport to the park. A transport that not only speaks for the attractiveness of the theme park, but also brings with it logistical challenges. How NDR Reportedly, the Airbus will be sent on its journey on the afternoon of October 26th, reaching walking speed.

Preparations for the big move are already in full swing. To ensure the route was suitable for transport, extensive tree work had to be carried out. Excavators break up concrete and paving stones are removed manually while a traffic island on State Road 191 between Hademstorf and Essel is being demolished. This traffic island is to be rebuilt after the transport. The traffic management company from Rodenberg has been planning the expansions along the route for weeks, with traffic signs, traffic lights and cables being removed and ditches being filled in around 30 places. An important aspect is to protect the soil, which is why load distribution plates are designed on gravel.

Environmentally friendly solutions and countless preparations

Does that sound like an easy task? Far from it! The challenge lies, among other things, in uneven roads, especially at a railway crossing. The original plan was to fell eight trees in the nature reserve, but using a newly developed process called “reverse rigging,” the branches of 480 trees will be lifted instead to protect nature. This allows the branches to be lowered again after transport, which Dr. Fabrizio Sepe, owner of the Serengeti Park, visibly relieved. “It is important to us to make the project environmentally friendly,” he is quoted as saying.

The Airbus, which is to be converted into a new restaurant in Serengeti Park, is loaded at Hanover Airport. The fuselage is now added to the engines, wings and tail unit already in the park. The entire renovation is intended to create 27 new jobs and increase the attractiveness of the park, which attracts around 750,000 visitors annually and employs over 700 people.

But it's not just the preparations for transport that are important. Safety management is also crucial as residents and spectators need to be protected during transport. The park operators have set up fixed viewing points for onlookers, as staying directly on the street could be dangerous. In addition, the Serengeti Park has struggled for three years for approval for transport after previous applications failed due to nature conservation concerns, as Freizeitparknews points out.

Special transports: A logistical challenge

The transport of the Airbus is a classic example of the complexity of special transports. These shipments, which involve loads that exceed standard dimensions or weight limits, require precise route planning and often special permits. Different regulations apply in Europe, which vary from country to country. A detailed look at the current logistical challenges and needs shows how important cooperation between different actors is Exustrans conveyed.

In order to minimize the impact on the environment, innovative approaches are required, such as the use of modern technology to optimize routes or compliance with safety standards during transport. These aspects are essential for such large projects. For the region and the residents directly affected, this means that the plans must be feasible not only economically but also ecologically.

The most exciting day is ahead: When the Airbus A310 begins its journey, it is hoped that there will be numerous spectators who want to follow the unique event. Stay tuned to see how this extraordinary project comes to fruition!