Germany's Infrastructure Crisis: Soaring Costs and Aging Bridges
The renovation of the Fehmarnsund Bridge, a vital connection to Scandinavia and a landmark of Schleswig-Holstein, has seen its costs soar from 30 to 91 million euros. Deutsche Bahn's neglect of maintenance duties, weather delays, and rising prices due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war have all contributed to this increase.
Local officials fear that the financial burden might overwhelm the Ostholstein district. This case reflects a broader issue in Germany, where numerous highway bridges are in dire need of repair.
The country faces a significant challenge in financing these urgent renovations, with inflation and increased labor costs driving up material prices. An estimated 5.5 billion euros will be needed from 2025 to 2028 for bridge repairs alone.
The Fehmarnsund Bridge, alongside other aging structures, underscores the massive financial and logistical hurdles Germany must overcome to maintain its infrastructure.
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