Eiffage Wins €183 Million Contract for a Bridge Over the Kiel Canal
The French construction group, in partnership with two other companies, has secured the contract to build a new railway and road bridge in Germany. Eiffage's share of the contract amounts to €82 million.
Contract Details
Eiffage, through its German subsidiary SEH affiliated with Eiffage Métal, has secured the contract in collaboration with BEMO Tunnelling and Metrostav DIZ, according to the press release. The contract involves the construction of the new Levensau Bridge, which spans the Kiel Canal in northern Germany. The total contract value is €183 million, with Eiffage's share being €82 million. The current structure is the oldest bridge over the Kiel Canal, described as the busiest artificial waterway in the world. Due to its age and the need for elevation to allow the passage of larger ships, it must be replaced, the group reports.
Bridge Specifications
The new structure will measure 241 meters in length and rise to a height of 42 meters, with a total weight of 10,000 tons, the press release details. The steel superstructure of the bridge features a prominent arch design. It will be manufactured at SEH's facilities in Hanover, Germany, and Metrostav DIZ's facilities in Prague, Czech Republic, while BEMO Tunnelling will handle the civil engineering work. The new bridge is expected to open to rail traffic in the fall of 2027, with openings for road traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians to follow a few months later, the group indicates.
Continued Success in Germany
This new contract follows several other successful bids by Eiffage Métal in Germany, including projects in Magdeburg, Mülheim, and Leverkusen, the press release highlights. According to the group, this award demonstrates the recognition of its expertise in the German market for metallic structures. Eiffage enjoys a dynamic activity in the country, supported by the German infrastructure renovation stimulus plan, and has a robust order book, the company concludes.
