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Sternbrücke bridge replacement and rail restoration

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2026-08-31 18:23 UTC → 2026-09-01 15:07 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following the successful relocation of the 3,700-ton, 108-meter-long Sternbrücke in late July 2026, construction of the new structure in Hamburg’s Altona district has progressed. The project, managed by an association including SEH Engineering, Himmel u. Papesch Bauunternehmung, and Fr. Holst, involves replacing the century-old railway overpass with a modern, column-free arch construction. As of 31 August 2026, the new four-track bridge has officially reopened for rail traffic. The first regional and long-distance trains, including an ICE service to ~~Basel,~~ Basel and regional services from Kiel, successfully crossed the structure in the early hours of the morning. The bridge serves as a critical node in the German and European rail networks, facilitating approximately 900 to 1,000 regional, long-distance, and S-Bahn trains daily between Hamburg-Altona and the central station. Despite the resumption of rail services, local disruptions persist. Due to the requirement to exchange 10,000 tons of additional soil, several surrounding streets, including Stresemannstraße and Max-Brauer-Allee, are expected to remain closed for a period. Public reaction remains a point of discussion; earlier polls saw 56% of readers describe the 20-meter-high structure as “terrible” or a “monster bridge,” with ongoing criticism regarding its scale and its impact on the local urban environment and club ~~scene.~~ scene, which lost several venues during the construction period.

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