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Bridge Will Link Denmark And Germany

Posted by: Nate Berg

2 July 2007 - 5:00am

A long-discussed plan to link Denmark and Germany with an 11-mile bridge is finally moving forward, as both countries recently came to an agreement on what will be one of the largest European infrastructure projects in history.

"Germany and Denmark have agreed to build an 18-kilometer (11-mile) bridge across the Baltic Sea between the two countries. The link will cut travel times between Scandinavia and central Europe as well as being one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Europe."

"The bridge, which is scheduled for completion in 2018, is expected to cost €5.6 billion ($7.5 billion). Most of the bill will be shouldered by Denmark, although some of the money will come from private investors and European Union funding is also expected."

"Both countries' parliaments must still approve the plan, which requires a treaty, the German Transport Ministry said. Tiefensee said Denmark would be the sole owner of the bridge, which would link the two countries by road and rail across the Fehmarn Strait."

Full Story: Germany and Denmark to Build Bridge Link
Source: Der Spiegel, June 29, 2007
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