Denmark

Storstrøm advances

Girder lift marks new milestone for cable-stayed road and rail bridge in Denmark.

Watch the new wind screening of the Great Belt Bridge being tested in a wind tunnel

Sund & Bælt investigate the effectiveness of the design to improve traffic safety during strong crosswinds.

Contractor picked for Danish lift bridge

Danish rail network company Banedanmark has awarded a contract worth US$70.6 million for construction of a 300m-long bridge across a strait.

Bridge design & engineering podcast #2

For this episode, we travelled from the UK to Denmark to meet Tina Vejrum, who has been elected by the Permanent Committee of IABSE as President for the 2022-25 period. She has been an active member of he group for over 25 years, and is currently one of IABSE’s Vice Presidents. 

Copenhagen to study cycle bridge proposal

The mayor of Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has announced funding for a study into a proposed a new bridge for cyclists.

Repainting of Oresund Bridge gets under way

A multi-year project to repaint the Oresund Bridge has begun.

Game changer

A new software system for asset management that draws on the expertise of those who operate and maintain Denmark’s largest fixed links is being launched. Helena Russell finds out more.

Visitor centre opens for Storstrom Bridge

A visitor centre has opened this week to give an insight into the US$678 million Storstrom Bridge project, which is under construction in Denmark.

Components arrive on site for Copenhagen cycle bridge

Components for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge have arrived in Copenhagen Harbour after setting off from the fabricator in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Roskilde Bridge on track for 2019 completion

Danish highway link takes shape as major milestone is reached.

Agreement clears way for fabrication of Storstrøm Bridge

The consortium building Denmark’s Storstrom Bridge has entered into an agreement to expand a local harbour so that it can be used for the precasting of structural elements.

Denmark and Sweden launch strategic review of second fixed link

The Danish Roads Directorate and the Swedish Transport Administration have announced the start of a strategic review of a second road and rail fixed link between the two countries, connecting Helsingborg and Helsingor. 

Study to explore idea of Danish cross-sea road link

A new cost analysis has ruled out a proposal for a road and rail link between east and west Denmark but has indicated that a road-only crossing may be viable.

Contract signed for Storstrøm Bridge

An Italian joint venture has signed the contract to build the new Storstrøm Bridge in Denmark.

IABSE conference; engineering the past, to meet the needs of the future

Italian team lands new Storstrøm Bridge

Denmark’s roads authority has named the winning contracting joint venture for the US$332m Storstrom Bridge.

Open and shut case

New Inderhavn Bridge in Copenhagen shows off its movement.

Winning team picked in Frederikssund bridge tender

A joint venture of Besix, Rizzani de Eccher and Acciona Infraestructuras has taken first place in the design and build tender for the Frederikssund Fjord Link in Denmark.

Painting by numbers

Automated painting systems are being developed to carry out a full repaint of the steel girders on the 8km-long Oresund Bridge. Bengt Hergart and Hanna Nilsson set out the challenges this major project will pose.

Handover takes place for Copenhagen’s Kissing Bridge

The official handover took place on Friday for the ‘Kissing Bridge’ in Copenhagen, Denmark.