Small bridge, big impact

Ground-breaking ceremony in Brand with high-profile support

On 9 May 2025,Bavaria’s Minister for Construction and Transport, Christian Bernreiter, officially launched the project to upgrade State Road 2181 between Brand and Mehlmeißel. The project comprises two construction phases: firstly , the Fuhrbach Bridge will be rebuilt by the end of this year , a task for which we have been commissioned. This will be followed in spring 2026 by the resurfacing of the carriageway, which is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

The aim of the overall project is to improve the road link between the Upper Palatinate and the popular ‘Fichtelgebirge’ tourist region in Upper Franconia. Traffic conditions will be significantly improved by removing blind crests and erratic bends, as well as by resurfacing the carriageway . In addition , the cross-section of the bridge over the Fuhrbach will be widened to improve wildlife passage.

“ With this construction project , we are not only creating a safe and modern transport link, but also making a contribution to nature conservation,” emphasised Minister of State Bernreiter during the ceremony. “We are investing in infrastructure to ensure the mobility of people in the region. Rural areas in particular rely on good transport links. This benefits tourism and the economy, as well as local people.”

After all, whether it’s on busy motorways, impressive bridges or on a more modest scale, construction brings people together.

We are proud of our team and wish everyone involved every success and an accident-free construction period.