Parliament sanctions Senate proposals for a novel Köhlbrand Bridge.

The Port of Hamburg experiences growing container throughput. - Parliament sanctions Senate proposals for a novel Köhlbrand Bridge.

The Hamburg Senate has won approval from the Hamburg Parliament to construct a new Köhlbrand Bridge with support from a red-green majority. The CDU and AfD elected to abstain from voting, while the Left opposed the proposal. The new Köhlbrand Bridge will replace the existing structure and is set to be 20 meters higher by the early 2040s. This change is necessary not only due to the current poor condition of the old bridge but also its inadequate 53-meter clearance height, which hinders the growth in ship size according to the Senate.

The project is estimated to cost between 4.4 and 5.3 billion euros, and Hamburg is hoping to secure funding from the federal government. Demolition of the existing bridge, which currently limits heavy truck traffic, is planned for 2046.

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1. Despite the growing container throughput at the Port of Hamburg, the AfD and CDU chose to abstain from voting for the new Köhlbrand Bridge project due to budget concerns.
2. The successful construction of the new Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg will ensure that the city's citizenship can continue to benefit from improved shipping infrastructure and larger vessel clearance.
3. The proposed Köhlbrand Bridge project in Hamburg, approved by the Senate, could potentially attract investments from the federal government given its strategic location, contributing to the city's economic growth and boosting its reputation as a leading European port.

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