Schönhauser Allee Bridge: A €50 Million Rebuild That Will Reshape Prenzlauer Berg Until 2032

Construction preparatory work for the replacement of the Schönhauser Allee bridge in Prenzlauer Berg started in November 2026, with utility relocation beginning November 13. The bridge, which carries the B96a trunk road over the Berlin Ringbahn, is a 19th-century structure that the city has decided must be entirely rebuilt rather than repaired. The project costs have risen from an initial estimate of €34.5 million to around €50 million. From November 13, drivers will face Tempo 30 speed limits and partial lane closures; gas, water, and sewage pipes will be re-routed underground as a first phase lasting until March 2027. The bridge itself is not scheduled for demolition until 2028. When complete in 2032, the structure will prioritise cycling infrastructure and accommodate three levels — the Ringbahn, road surface traffic, and the U2 elevated line above. During the main construction phases, the M1 tram will be cut at the S-Bahn station with bus replacement on the northern section; the U2 will also face temporary suspensions whose exact timing remains unconfirmed.