Construction of a new bridge underway in Verl, replacing the existing one
The construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Wapelbach is set to commence on Monday, September 8. The project, which will continue until the end of the year, is being undertaken by Streets NRW.
The new bridge, designed to meet higher load-bearing capacities as per European standard DIN EN 1991-2, will not be made of wood. This decision is based on the requirement for more robust cross-sections due to different material properties compared to wooden bridges.
The new bridge will adhere to the guidelines for "Barrier-free design in the streetscape" and the "Recommendations for cycle traffic facilities" (ERA). It will also be taller than the previous bridge due to the required profile height and will be designed for a 100-year flood. The ramp of the new bridge will not exceed a gradient of six percent.
Motorized traffic on Paderborn Street will not be affected by the construction work. During the bridge construction, pedestrian and cycle traffic will be rerouted via the traffic island near the Ostwestfalenhalle. An alternate route will also be provided using the pedestrian/cycle path on the other side of the street.
The estimated cost of the project is 373,500 euros. It is worth noting that the ongoing maintenance, repair, and monitoring of wooden bridges is more expensive compared to the new bridge's solid construction.
However, further details about the impact of the construction work on local businesses or residents were not provided in the article.
The road authority responsible for the project is Streets NRW, but the search results do not provide information about which authority is responsible for the planning and construction execution of the new pedestrian and bicycle bridge project on Paderborn Straße.
Once completed, the new bridge will be a significant addition to the streetscape, providing a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists in the area.
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