Replacement of Blatten bridge
Malters, Switzerland / 07.2010 - 12.2011
The 64-year-old road bridge in Malters, much in need of renovation, was demolished under contract to the office of traffic and infrastructure construction, Lucerne canton, and replaced with a modern construction. An important factor in the construction was protection from flooding: the new Blatten bridge prevents the waters of the Kleine Emme from flowing uncontrolled after heavy rain or snowmelt.
Facts & Figures
Company
PORR SUISSE AG
Type
Bridge construction
Runtime
07.2010 - 12.2011
Flood protection with modern look.
The execution of the project began with a pile foundation, on which the two abutments were installed. The concrete construction was made possible by certain hydro-engineering measures and the installation of a shoring scaffold. The road construction and the finishing of the road surface marked the completion of this successful project.
