New railway bridge inaugurated at Pürten intersection – a milestone for Mühldorf!

New railway bridge inaugurated at Pürten intersection – a milestone for Mühldorf!

Yesterday an important chapter in the renovation of the Pürten intersection in the Mühldorf district was completed. The first train rolled over the new railway bridge, which is now part of the traffic triangle between State Road 2091 and the Rosenheim–Mühldorf railway line. With a length of 28 meters and a reinforced concrete structure, the new bridge is part of an extensive transport project that is intended to sustainably improve the safety and efficiency of traffic in the region. The construction of the bridge was moved to its final position using hydraulic pressure, which was not only an impressive engineering maneuver, but also meant that the work took place during a closure period when no trains were running on the line. 

Like the website innpuls Reportedly, enormous progress was made: over 12,500 cubic meters of earth were moved and numerous machines such as excavators, wheel loaders and dumpers were in use. Project manager Zacharias Kleber was pleased that the tight schedule was adhered to, which was pursued cooperatively by the companies involved.

Focus on traffic calming and safety

The reconstruction of the Pürten intersection is not just limited to the new bridge. The aim of the entire project is to relieve traffic congestion in the long term and increase safety. When completed, the intersection will be designed to be height-free and will also have two roundabouts. These measures are also intended to reduce the number of accidents, which should not be underestimated at this busy point on the federal highway. Accidents have been a recurring issue here in the past, which increased the pressure on planners.

With the completion of construction phase V, which ended on September 22nd, all new sidewalks and cycle paths have now been put into operation. Five of six crossing points have been completed, and a new crossing point at the exit from Pürten will also be opened. These improvements are part of a redesigned path system designed to meet the growing needs of all traffic. The work on the Pürten intersection should be safer and easier for every road user, whether on foot, on a bike or in a car.

Construction progress and the path to completion

While construction phase VI began on September 15th, work on the new roundabouts, particularly on Teplitzer Straße, is underway at the same time. How Mühldorf TV reported, the area around Teplitzer Straße will be closed to cars and trucks and traffic will be rerouted via alternative routes. Residents and road users had to expect disruptions, particularly during the transition period between construction phases V and VI, which extended from September 15th to 22nd. The responsible state building authority in Rosenheim asks for your understanding for this necessary diversion.

The Federal Ministry of Transport highlights the importance of such infrastructure projects in a recent publication. As documented in the documentation “Bridges and Tunnels on Federal Highways” for over 30 years, the construction of bridges is not only an engineering art, but also a reflection of technical development. This year the publication is celebrating its anniversary, which shows how much our demands and possibilities in construction technology have changed.

The Pürten intersection is therefore more than just a traffic project; it also symbolizes our striving for a modern and safe transport system. A look at the further renovations at the junction gives cause for optimism and shows that something is really happening here.