Bridge reopening to accommodate bus traffic, officially.
Following an extensive examination and recalculation, the Mayor-Smidt Bridge will resume bus traffic as of April 7th. This decision stems from an engineering recalculation confirming the necessary load-bearing capacity. The bridge now accommodates pedestrians, cyclists, cars, and buses up to 30 tons.
With this development, bus lines 26 and 27 will recommence service in both directions on the Mayor-Smidt Bridge from April 7th. Line 63 to the Goods Transport Centre and night line N9 will also return to their regular schedules. Additionally, regional bus lines 101, 102, 120, 121, 226, and 750, as well as night lines N12 and N26 within the Bremen/Niedersachsen (VBN) transport association, will also resume service.
However, there are no changes for trams. Lines 1, 4, and 6 will continue to run over the Wilhelm-Kaisen Bridge. Line 8 will convey commuters between Kulenkampffallee and the city center. Line 14 remains the connection between Huchting and Arsten. The bus line 45 between Huckelriede and Sebaldsbrück, established during the construction work on the Mayor-Smidt Bridge, will also persist for the time being. Passengers can find all the latest information about their respective connections online at FahrPlaner.de or in the FahrPlaner app.
Important changes and measures for bus usage on the Mayor-Smidt Bridge include:- Bi-directional bus usage, including opposite lanes- Speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour- Closure of the secondary lane to general traffic- Classification of the main lane as class 30 (maximum 30 tons)- Maintaining a minimum distance of 100 meters from the tram track by buses- Temporary suspension of tram traffic on the bridge
No new regulations or scheduled resumption dates have been officially announced for bus traffic on the Mayor-Smidt Bridge aside from those mentioned in this report. To stay abreast of the latest changes, consult local transit authority announcements or official city transportation websites.
The resumption of bus lines on the Mayor-Smidt Bridge, effective from April 7th, marks a significant development in the public-transit industry and transportation sector within Bremen. As a result, lines 26, 27, 63, N9, 101, 102, 120, 121, 226, and 750, as well as night lines N12 and N26, will integrate finance-dependent sectors such as the Goods Transport Centre into their routes.
