The southern bridge over the railway tracks at B 192 federal road in Waren (Müritz) was demolished as planned on Sunday, 1 November 2026, in a controlled projected explosion . According to the incident command, the demolition took place at around 11.00 am. The Neubrandenburg Police Headquarters and the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Office for Road Construction and Transport subsequently confirmed that the operation had gone smoothly, with no serious injuries or uncontrolled damage.
Exclusion zones had been set up and roads closed from early morning for the operation, with roadblocks on Schweriner Damm and neighbouring streets. Around 300 residents within a designated area were temporarily evacuated. The town’s public information helpline opened at 7.00 am. According to police, about 220 emergency personnel took part, including the riot police, with Water Police and the local police station. Rail services were temporarily suspended in coordination with the railway operator.
The demolition technique was designed to bring the bridge piers down precisely onto a prepared gravel bed, minimising vibrations and protecting utility lines and railway infrastructure. Surveying and securing the debris area began immediately after the explosion. The town administration and the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Office for Road Construction and Transport announced that they would now speed up clearance of the construction site and prepare for the replacement structure. The authorities gave no specific dates for reconstruction on Sunday.
The demolition of the southern bridge is part of the replacement project on Schweriner Damm. In January 2025, the northern bridge in Waren (Müritz) was demolished in a controlled explosion. With the demolition now completed, the removal of the old transport infrastructure along the town’s main road is finished. The project aims to provide a higher-capacity, safer crossing of the railway facilities and ease traffic on federal highway 192 through the town.
The authorities emphasise the extensive coordination required for demolitions in built-up areas. Detailed safety plans, evacuation arrangements and closely coordinated management of road and rail traffic are essential. After the operation, police and the construction authority reported no significant departures from the plan. Apart from noise and dust, no notable damage was reported within the exclusion zone.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).