Wilhelm-Meyer-Bridge

Region

Thema

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description

brief description: 

pedestrian crossing built in 2010 which connects the two streets Wilhelm-Meyer-Straße and Leipziger Straße in the Malstatt quarter of Saarbrücken. In the centre of this steel cable-stayed bridge is a two-pronged pylon from which the cables are fanning out. The bridge is 67 metres long and spans over nine tracks belonging to the Deutsche Bahn (German national railway). As far as possible, the construction made use of parts of the abutments from an old pedestrian bridge, destroyed during World War II. On either side of the bridge, a handicap accessible ramp (2,60 metres wide) has been installed. The construction is widest at its centre point (3,50 metres). The Wilhelm-Meyer-Bridge is easily accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchairs, disabled persons, seniors and children.

relevant filming facts

opening times: 
daily
usage: 
pedestrian bridge (more than 1000 crossings per day)
condition: 
built in 2010
interior architecture: 
Keine
layout: 
cable-stayed bridge with two-pronged central pylon
surroundings: 
filling station on Breite Straße, view onto the tracks
Lift/elevator: 
n/a
possible disturbing factors: 
train traffic, pedestrians crossing the bridge
Space restrictions: 
to be discussed
Time restrictions : 
to be discussed
Catering: 
n/a
premises: 
could possibly be made available in a filling station or in restaurants on Leipziger Straße
Filming experience: 
television reports

accessibility

car: 
motorway, exit Malstatter Brücke, turn left onto Breite Straße and proceed to Wilhelm-Meyer-Straße
train: 
Burbach train station is 600 m away

supply

sanitary facilities: 
n/a
parking lot: 
available on Wilhelm-Meyer-Straße and on Leipziger Straße
electricity supply: 
can be provided by the city
water supply: 
n/a

contact

Steffen Conrad