Trams potentially resume service over Wuhlheide Bridge, pending confirmation. - Trams may resume operation the day after tomorrow.
Restored Access Expected for Trams and Emergency Services: Wuhlheide Bridge in Berlin
Starting tomorrow, Thursday, authorities in Berlin expect to reopen the Wuhlheide Bridge in Oberschöneweide, easing the traffic congestion for trams and emergency services. The dilapidated structure has been closed since last Monday, following increasing cracks that indicated a risk of collapse.
Demolition work on the 245-meter-long bridge commenced this past weekend. Following swift progress, a portion of the traffic restrictions has been lifted, allowing emergency vehicles to pass. Trams have resumed limited service, with the M17 line operating as a shuttle.
As the demolition efforts continue, regular tram service is anticipated to resume over the weekend. Once completed, pedestrian and cycle traffic will also be allowed to pass. Motor vehicle restrictions are expected to ease by June 6, subject to construction progress and weather conditions. The entire demolition site is expected to be completed by June 27.
Tram lines such as M17, 21, 27, 37, and 67 have already undergone modifications due to the bridge closure. Proposals are in place to expand line 67 to facilitate connections to suburban trains. A joint crisis team, consisting of multiple agencies, is working to minimize traffic disruptions and explore technical solutions to mitigate the situation.
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- Relevant Enrichment Data (if applicable): As of May 28, 2025, a portion of the traffic restrictions has been lifted, allowing emergency vehicles to pass through the area. Trams have resumed service, initially with the M17 line operating in a shuttle mode[1][3]. Regular tram service is expected to resume over the weekend following the initial partial reopening. Pedestrian and cycle traffic is also anticipated to resume soon, pending further clearance[1][3].
A community policy addressing traffic disruptions caused by the Wuhlheide Bridge demolition may consider provisions for accommodating increased demand for public transportation within the affected area.
A finance policy could be implemented to allocate resources for expediting the construction of alternative transportation links, such as temporary bridges, during the demolition of the Wuhlheide Bridge to ensure continuity of transportation within the industry, including the transportation of goods and passengers in the transportation sector.
