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Here are Europe’s five largest bridge construction projects that were initiated in Q2 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
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1. New Big Smolensky Bridge Across Neva
The project involves the construction of the 1.6km Big Smolensky bridge with six lanes across the Neva in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Construction work started in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2032.
The purpose of the project is to develop a bridge across the Neva, which connects the street Kollontai and Grand Avenue Smolensky to enhance the transport network in the region. Buy the profile here.
2. Mainflingen Main Bridge Development
The project involves the construction of the Mainflingen Main bridge A45 motorway between Kleinostheim in Bavaria and Mainhausen in Hesse, Germany.
Construction work commenced in Q2 2024 and is expected to finish in Q4 2029.
The project aims to build a bridge with modern infrastructure between the two states to reduce the traffic congestion. Buy the profile here.
3. A45 Sechshelden Bridge Development
The project involves the construction of a 940m-long bridge in Sechshelden, Hessen, Germany.
Construction work started in Q2 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q3 2028.
The aim of the project is to replace an old bridge and to improve the safety and mobility in Sechshelden. Buy the profile here.
4. Hochstrasse Sued Bridge
The project involves the redevelopment of the Pilzhochstrasse elevated road in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Construction work commenced in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q1 2026.
The project aims to build a new road bridge over the planned replacement of the Pilzhochstraße section of the Bundesstraße 37 (B37) traffic route.
5. Narrow Water Bridge
The project involves the construction of a 0.28km cable-stayed bridge in Leinster, Ireland.
Construction work started in Q2 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q3 2027.
The project aims to develop a cross-border cable bridge which have the ability to open to allow for the passage of ships through and on to the Newry Canal and to link the Mourne Mountains and Cooley peninsula, providing huge tourism and connectivity boosts in the east border region, and will act as a key enabler for improved cross-border active travel and recreation activities, including the development of greenways, walking trails and park amenities. Buy the profile here.
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