Refurbishment of the Kocherbrücke in Künzelsau: Traffic is redirected!

Refurbishment of the Kocherbrücke in Künzelsau: Traffic is redirected!

Künzelsau, Deutschland - in Künzelsau in the Hohenlohe district are pending extensive renovation work on the Kocherbrücke. From July 21, 2025, the sidewalk coating will be renewed after damage in the form of cracks, bubbles and flaps was found during a building test in 2023. The construction work is expected to be completed by September 19, 2025, reports the RP Baden- Württemberg .

The bridge is blocked on each side during the renovation work, which means that the traffic towards Schwäbisch Hall is diverted. The detour takes place via Bahnhofstrasse, to the roundabout, where drivers can take the second exit into Schillerstrasse. From there it is possible to drive either right to the B 19 towards Schwäbisch Hall or left to the Kocherbrücke. However, pedestrians can continue to use the bridge unilaterally.

traffic safety in focus

traffic safety is a central responsibility of the municipalities and includes regular construction and maintenance of road bridges. DIN 1076 stipulates that the fund and buildings have to be checked regularly. The aim of these exams is to identify damage at an early stage and maintain traffic safety, such as Dekra

In recent years, the importance of these exams has increased due to the aging infrastructure and increasing traffic volume, in particular through heavy goods traffic. In a seminar for specialists from road and engineering construction, the legal and technical necessities are again pointed out. The test results must be documented and any damage must be recorded uniformly.

meaning of the street infrastructure

The street infrastructure, which also includes bridges, support walls and tunnels, plays a crucial role in social and economic development in Germany. The Kocherbrücke in particular is an important traffic route for the region. As the Transport Academy , the optimization of maintenance management is of great need to meet the growing traffic load.

One of the investments mentioned in the stove bridge is a sum of 100,000 euros that the federal government provides. Current information on road construction sites can be called up on the website of the Baden-Württemberg Road Traffic Center, and for those who want to stay up to date, the Verkehrsinfo BW is available as a free app.

The residents of Künzelsau and the surrounding area can therefore look forward to comprehensive renewal that benefits not only the bridge but also traffic safety. The construction will have a significant impact on traffic management over the next few months, but the safety of road users is the highest priority.