Mobility landmark

The bridge is being constructed by Bladt Industries, a long-term ArcelorMittal customer in Denmark. When complete, it will be 225 metres in length and 9.5 metres wide and link all the platforms at Køge Nord Station. The landmark construction features glass walls on its northern side to provide 180° panoramic views over the landscape. Designed by a consortium including COBE architects and DISSING+WEITLING architecture, the bridge has already been nominated for several European design awards.

The steel plate provided by ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products for the bridge structure is grade S355J2+N in thicknesses ranging from 10 to 14 millimetres. ArcelorMittal Galati (Romania) was selected to supply the heavy plate due to the quality of its steel and logistics. The plates were delivered to Bladt Industries by ArcelorMittal’s distribution partner Sanistaal.

Sections of the bridge were pre-fabricated by Bladt Industries and shipped to Køge’s harbour. They were transported by truck for the last eight kilometres from the harbour to the construction site.

The transport was a part of the Bladt Industries contract which also includes the steelwork, earthworks, foundations, laying of the bridge deck, and completion of the interior design. Moving the sections those last few kilometres required meticulous planning and is visible proof of Bladt’s strength in delivering bridges.

With all the sections in place, construction of the bridge started in September 2017. Køge Nord station is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2018.