Bridge near Pirna under construction: work continues on Gotleuba Bridge
The famous Gottleubatal Bridge, a key component of the Pirna South Bypass, recently made a significant leap of approximately 120 meters towards Kohlberg. This shift is one of the longest ones between pillars, and it happened at a pace of 20 meters an hour.
The bridge is now edging close to crossing the valley. In total, nine shifts are required, with another one due in March 2024.
Weighing in at around 5,000 tons, the steel leviathan now sits on pillar 40. The red 'pre-built snout' and part of the bridge now stands menacingly above Kohlberg stadium. With the next pillars being closer together, the distances for future shifts will be shorter. After the final shift, the Gottleubatal Bridge will stretch 916 meters long, touching the Kohlberg abutment.
All going well, the 3.8-kilometer-long South Bypass route is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
It's worth noting that this project involves a unique engineering feat, as the Gottleubatal Bridge is quite possibly the only one to be shifted six times. However, without further information, the details surrounding this project may be open to interpretation.
The bridge's upcoming shift in March 2024 will revolve around technology-assisted movement, demonstrating the effectiveness of modern engineering in realizing the project. After the final shift, the Gottleubatal Bridge will rely on technology for its operation, ensuring smooth travel on the completed South Bypass route by the end of 2026.
