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Berlin Visit by Politician: Concern Arises over Zecheriner Bridge's Impact on Usedom, Raising Questions about the Future of the Holiday Island and its Crucial Transportation Route

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2025 September 4 . 5:44 PM

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Critical Infrastructure: Zecheriner Bridge on Usedom Island to Undergo Replacement

The Zecheriner Bridge, a vital transport artery to the Baltic holiday island of Usedom, has been identified as a significant challenge for the region. With the expected usability limit approaching in 2033, authorities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are prioritizing the construction of a new bridge to ensure continued safe and efficient transport.

Current Status

The existing bridge, carrying federal highway B110 over it, has been assessed as aging and increasingly vulnerable to structural issues. Maintenance and occasional repairs are ongoing, but these are seen as temporary measures. The current bridge’s expected lifespan is limited, with projections indicating it cannot reliably serve traffic for much longer without major intervention.

Future Plans

Planning and design phases for the new Zecheriner Bridge are underway. The focus is on building a modern, more durable structure that can handle increased traffic volumes and improve safety. Advanced engineering solutions will be incorporated to enhance resilience against weather impacts and rising traffic demands. Funding has been allocated, and environmental and regulatory approvals are progressing. Construction is scheduled to begin within the next few years, with a target for completion that aligns with the anticipated end-of-life for the current bridge so that there is minimal disruption.

Model Project

Krister Hennige, IHK CEO in the northeast, and Thomas Heilmann, director of the Kaiserbäder, have emphasized the need for the new construction to become a model project. The state parliament has also called for the construction to be a model project for accelerated federal construction procedures due to the time pressure. If successful, the new Zecheriner Bridge could set a precedent for future infrastructure projects in similar situations.

The visit to the Zecheriner Bridge by federal politicians Christian Hirte, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, and Philipp Amthor, State Secretary for Digitalization and State Modernization, underscores the importance of this project. The prospect of the Zecheriner Bridge being unusable after 2033 is concerning, particularly for tourism operators on Usedom. Krister Hennige and Thomas Heilmann are key figures in advocating for the new Zecheriner Bridge construction, and their emphasis on it becoming a model project is a testament to the project's significance.

As the replacement of the Zecheriner Bridge moves forward, the region and its residents can look forward to a more reliable and efficient transport link, ensuring the continued prosperity of the popular holiday island of Usedom.