Eider: The bascule bridge near Friedrichstadt will remain closed for three days

The Friedrichstadt road bridge at Eider kilometre 83.2 will be closed to traffic for three days whilst repair work is carried out. The closure will be in place from Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026. During this period, the bascule bridge can only be crossed when it is closed. The responsible Elbe-North Sea Waterways and Shipping Authority has published a relevant notices to mariners (BfS).

Bridge problems time and again

The bridges over the River Eider have recently been affected by technical problems on a more frequent basis, partly due to the age of the structures. In the summer of 2025, for example, there were operational failures affecting the 140-year-old railway swing bridge between Tönning and Friedrichstadt. The Pahlen bascule bridge, completed in 1960, was cancelled just last week.

In 2027, the Eider Bridge at Tönning is due to undergo a complete refurbishment, which is expected to take up to three years. Whilst the bridge will then be completely closed to road traffic, shipping is also likely to be affected by the works.