The Rheinbrücke Neuenkamp is a 777-meter-long cable-stayed bridge over the River Rhine near Duisburg and forms part of the A40 motorway. DDM carried out a complex, phased dismantling, with safety, environmental protection, and the operational continuity of road and shipping traffic as key priorities.
The project was completed on schedule and received the Civil Demolition Award at the World Demolition Awards 2025.
The 777-metre-long Rheinbrücke Neuenkamp exceeded its design capacity of 30,000 vehicles per day and was used by more than 100,000 vehicles. The bridge had to be demolished to make way for a new twin bridge. During the demolition, both the surrounding road traffic and shipping on the Rhine had to continue uninterrupted.
The bridge was removed in two directions starting from the center, with steel and concrete carefully dismantled and transported away.
Specially designed pylon caps and auxiliary cables with strand jacks enabled the safe disconnection of the existing cables.
Asbestos discovered in the asphalt was removed using ultra-high-pressure water jets, without risk to personnel or the environment.
Advanced waterproof platforms and containment systems prevented demolition debris from reaching the river, while shipping traffic continued as normal.
A 25-tonne pylon cap and hydraulically controlled strand cables safely distributed forces during the decoupling of the cables and the removal of the bridge segments.
The Quality and Health, Safety and the Environment policy is an ongoing process. That is why DDM is continuously working on improving all these areas to keep improving safety levels.
DDM was rewarded with a World Demolition Award in the Civils category.
Removing 5 arch bridges over the Amsterdam Rhine Canal was an intensive job. The schedule was tight and the expectations of all employees were high. But with a joint effort and incredible passion, DDM has successfully removed and recycled the 5 bridges within schedule.
Every year DDM holds a number of safety days to boost safety awareness.
Last year's objectives are evaluated and new objectives are determined. All managers and all operational employees discuss safety, policy and vision together. In addition to all regular training courses, DDM offers workshops and training to all employees during these days to take the qualities of the professionals to an even higher level. Together with all DDM employees, we are working on an increasingly higher safety ethic. Everyone at DDM carries out their work in a safe and healthy manner, with sufficient attention to the environment. And they're getting better at it. This applies to everyone; back to work healthy and safe and back home healthy.
Dow has awarded DDM a certificate for Outstanding Safety Performance.
Following various demolition and disassembly projects that DDM carries out worldwide for Dow Chemical Company, DDM has received recognition for its excellent safety performance during implementation. DDM always continues to strive for a higher level of safety. Safety First! Read below a quote from the letter that DDM received from Dow. “In summary, DDM continues to deliver excellent performance in safely planning and executing all work related to Dow demolition projects. We truly believe that your company's exceptional efforts continue to be a reflection of the leadership and support of you and the entire DDM Management team. "
