The demolition and new construction will take place in two stages in order to maintain traffic:
– 2026: Dismantling and new construction of the first half of the bridge (western section)
– 2028: Dismantling and new construction of the second half of the bridge
Controlled dismantling is carried out by precisely separating and then lifting out individual bridge segments – without blasting, but with maximum technical precision.
Our role in the project
As a heavy-duty and crane partner, we are supporting Max Wild GmbH in this challenging dismantling project. Our LR 11000 large crawler crane and the LTM 1650 mobile crane are being used to lift the prepared bridge segments safely and in a controlled manner.
The LR 11000 is positioned on the south side of the bridge and takes on the main loads, while the LTM 1650 is used on the north side, where it also lifts bridge segments precisely and safely.
Our services include in particular
- Use of the largest crawler crane in Switzerland and one of the most powerful pneumatic cranes for demanding heavy-duty lifting work
- Detailed lift planning and static calculation
- Precise implementation in confined spaces in an urban environment
- Coordination with demolition, concrete cutting and construction site teams
Technical dimensions
The dimensions of the bridge segments illustrate the complexity of the project. One segment has a length and width of around 20 meters and weighs up to 500 tons. A total of 52 lifts are carried out within a few days – a precisely coordinated interplay of technology, planning and execution.
Responsibility that moves
The dismantling of the Wallstrasse bridge is part of a long-term infrastructure project to modernize a central traffic axis in Ulm. For EMIL EGGER AG, this project is another example of the successful implementation of complex heavy-duty lifting work in the infrastructure sector.
We would like to thank our project partner Max Wild and all the teams involved for their professional and cooperative collaboration.
