Reuss bridge, Meitschligen
| Company | PORR SUISSE AG |
| Principal | Canton Uri, Office of Civil Engineering |
| Location | Gurtnellen - Switzerland |
| Type | Bridge construction |
| Runtime | 03.2016 - 07.2018 |
Renovation with historical significance.
The Reuss bridge in Meitschligen is part of the K2 Gotthardstrasse. In 2014, initial maintenance works were carried out on the span's superstructure. Two years later, PORR began the sealing process with a reinforced concrete slab reaching across both ends of the bridge. Works were completed in August 2018. The road surface of the heritage-listed natural stone arched bridge was completely rebuilt and widened slightly.
During the first construction stage, the PORR team finished the new road surface slab with a sealing layer of polybutadiene polymer-modified bitumen and poured asphalt. The next step involved the creation of a partially anchored supporting wall and the renewal of the road superstructure. The completion of the central road surface with rapid-setting concrete ensured that road traffic could remain uninterrupted during the day.
The distinctive natural stone arched bridge, constructed in about 1830, acquired a new reinforced concrete slab in the course of the renovation works.
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In the course of the renovation works, the road surface was completely renewed and somewhat widened. The flow of traffic needed to remain uninterrupted by day.
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Along with the new road surface, PORR also created a partially anchored supporting wall.
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