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Bridge construction

bridge construction
Küssnacht SZ rail underpass

Küssnacht, Switzerland / 06.2013 - 12.2013

In the course of this project under contract to SBB AG, PORR completed the spectacular replacement of a 100-year-old underpass with a new construction. 

Photo: newly-constructed underpass with PORR billboard; in foreground, road-closure barriers; behind, hill with apartment buildings

Facts & Figures


Company

PORR SUISSE AG

Type

Bridge construction

Runtime

06.2013 - 12.2013

Principal
SBB AG

600 tonnes shifted.

All bridge elements were prefabricated next to the platform. The foundations had to be reinforced and adapted prior to assembly. A total shutdown was instituted one weekend, during which the old structure was removed, the new 600-tonne bridge inserted, and the railway embankment built up again. After the new installation of the platforms, a temporary road surface was completed in time for Monday morning. 

What ultimately counts in the construction business is successfully completed projects. PORR has many of these.