- Cycling commuters can now utilize the previously shuttered roadway.
The obstructed lift bridge at Huntesperrwerk close to Elsfleth, Wesermarsch district, is now passable once more. The construction works had hindered cyclists and pedestrians since modernization tasks were underway. The overhaul of the hydraulic systems is predominantly finished.
Starting from this morning (8:00 AM), the Huntesperrwerk can be traversed every hour as per the usual schedule, as suggested by the Lower Saxony Water Management, Coastal Protection and Nature Conservation Authority in Norden.
Nevertheless, some remaining tasks and trials will be undertaken on the bridge control system subsequently in the upcoming week, only on weekdays. Consequently, cyclists and pedestrians may experience extended wait times in the upcoming days.
Given this, cyclists planning to embark on a journey along the Weserradweg are suggested to either allot more time or opt for the route via the federal road B212 and the Hunte bridge.
The state agency has upgraded the hydraulic units of the bridge and is working on modernizing the lock's control technology. Closure of the cycle path over the twin 32-meter long roll-lift bridges had been in effect since May.
Despite the completion of major hydraulic system overhaul, weather conditions during the week may affect the bridge control system trials, leading to potential delays for cyclists and pedestrians. The weather in March could notably impact these trials due to its unpredictability.
