Large construction site in Duisburg: Beeckerwerth Rhine bridge closed!

Large construction site in Duisburg: Beeckerwerth Rhine bridge closed!

There are some important reports in Duisburg today that will attract the attention of both road users and those interested in culture. The A42, one of the busiest motorways in the region, will be completely closed this evening until Sunday, June 22nd, due to the bridge replacement on Heerstrasse in Hochfeld. This measure means that bus routes 903 and U79 will be rerouted, and the night route NE6 will also be affected. Pedestrians must prepare for a detour around the construction site, which includes a new pedestrian bridge.

As radioduisburg.de reports, road users must be patient, as heavy traffic can also be expected on other sections of the A42. Despite the current closures on the A42, according to staumelder-karte.de, there are currently no major traffic jams - there have been no red and dark red traffic lights so far. However, the following applies to the affected drivers: keep your eyes open! The A42 runs from Kamp-Lintfort to Dortmund and has many expansion points, so it's better to plan a route for the next few days.

Cultural events and sporting successes

Things are going well in culture: the “Rage against Racism” festival is celebrating its anniversary and offers a platform for important topics and cultural exchange. The city also has something to offer for gourmets. A charity event invites you: strawberry cake is sold for a good cause - a sweet temptation that you shouldn't miss!

The sporting events are also not neglected: Linda Meier from Duisburg caused a stir at the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago and triumphed in the toughest conditions in the most difficult performance class. Her mother, Anette Meier-Ullmann, was also able to assert herself successfully and, to the joy of the family, came in third place. A reason to celebrate for the entire Meier family and the Duisburg community!

Monument protection and bridge modernization

Duisburg also takes the preservation of its history seriously. New information boards were set up on the listed bridgeheads of the Aaker ferry bridge in Duissern. These are reminiscent of the first fixed Ruhr crossing, which was built from 1902 to 1904. The bridgeheads are the last remnants of the original structure, which was replaced in 1997. This is a nice step towards keeping the region's history alive in a new way.

Infrastructure is also a constant topic of discussion. Germany has launched a major bridge modernization program to make the many bridges built between 1960 and 1985 fit for today's requirements, as bmv.de reports. In around a decade, 10,700 partial bridge structures are to be modernized to ensure that they can meet the requirements of heavy traffic. This is particularly important for motorway routes such as the A42, which is used by numerous vehicles every day.

For all further information, the hotline for traffic disruptions in Duisburg is available on 0203 80 08 999. If you want to stay up to date, you also have the option of subscribing to Radio Duisburg's new WhatsApp channel. So you are always informed about the current events in your city.

Overall, it is clear that Duisburg is a city full of life, characterized by cultural offerings, sporting successes and important transport restructuring measures. Stay alert and enjoy what the city has to offer!