DAV NORDIC has manufactured, delivered and installed a 32-metre-long footbridge, which will provide a safe connection for pedestrians and cyclists across the new road.
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A significant milestone has been reached in the construction of the new bypass at Borup on Zealand. DAV NORDIC has manufactured, delivered and installed a 32-metre-long footbridge, which will provide a safe connection for pedestrians and cyclists across the new road.
The bridge is made of weathering steel (Corten steel), whose characteristic rust-brown surface gives the structure a distinctive architectural appearance. At the same time, the material is known for its long service life and minimal maintenance requirements, making it well suited to this type of infrastructure project.
The project is being carried out for Køge Municipality, with Holbøll serving as the main contractor for the overall bypass project and SYSTRA as the consulting engineer. DAV NORDIC is the subcontractor responsible for the bridge itself, from manufacturing through to final installation.
The bridge weighs no less than 38 tonnes and was manufactured in one piece by DAV NORDIC. It was subsequently transported to site and lifted into position at full length onto its two concrete foundations using a large mobile crane.
The lift placed significant demands on both planning and precision. When a 32-metre steel structure is installed in one piece, there is very little room for error. The foundations, lifting equipment, crane operation and bridge geometry all have to align down to the smallest detail to ensure that the structure fits correctly into place.
When you lift a 32-metre-long bridge weighing more than 38 tonnes into place in one piece, there is obviously very little that can be left to chance. We spent a great deal of time preparing for the installation and making sure that all the measurements were correct, so the bridge would fit precisely onto the two foundations. It is a special experience to be on site and watch such a large structure being lifted into position, and of course it is very satisfying when it lands exactly as intended. Christoffer Hedager Jensen, Project Manager at DAV NORDIC
When you lift a 32-metre-long bridge weighing more than 38 tonnes into place in one piece, there is obviously very little that can be left to chance. We spent a great deal of time preparing for the installation and making sure that all the measurements were correct, so the bridge would fit precisely onto the two foundations. It is a special experience to be on site and watch such a large structure being lifted into position, and of course it is very satisfying when it lands exactly as intended.
Christoffer Hedager Jensen, Project Manager at DAV NORDIC
The installation proceeded according to plan, and following the lift, the railings were installed, leaving the bridge nearly complete.
As the main contractor for the overall bypass project, Holbøll is responsible for coordinating the many different activities involved. The installation of the 32-metre-long footbridge was one of the operations where several elements of the project had to come together at exactly the right time.
Ahead of the installation, Holbøll and DAV NORDIC therefore maintained close dialogue regarding the foundations, schedule and practical arrangements surrounding the major lift.
The installation went according to plan, thanks in part to thorough preparation and close coordination with DAV NORDIC. We have maintained a good dialogue throughout the project, and I have been confident that they had their part of the job under control. They have been thorough and solution-oriented, and that was also evident on the day of installation, when the bridge was put into place as planned. Thomas Frederiksen, Project Manager at Holbøll
The installation went according to plan, thanks in part to thorough preparation and close coordination with DAV NORDIC. We have maintained a good dialogue throughout the project, and I have been confident that they had their part of the job under control. They have been thorough and solution-oriented, and that was also evident on the day of installation, when the bridge was put into place as planned.
Thomas Frederiksen, Project Manager at Holbøll
Although the bridge is already in place, local residents will need to be patient. It will not open for use until the entire Borup bypass is completed in 2027.
Once the road opens, the footbridge will become an important part of the local infrastructure. It will allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross the busy road safely without affecting vehicle traffic.
At the same time, the warm appearance of the Corten steel means the bridge will be more than just a functional connection. Over time, the steel will develop its characteristic patina, allowing the bridge to blend naturally into the surrounding landscape while giving the structure a timeless appearance.
At DAV NORDIC, projects range from road safety solutions and noise barriers to bridges and other custom steel structures. What these projects have in common is that each solution is manufactured for its specific purpose, with production, logistics and installation planned in close cooperation with the client and contractor.
The footbridge at Borup is another example of how large steel structures can be manufactured with a high degree of precision and installed efficiently on site, helping to keep the project on schedule while ensuring quality from the first drawing through to the completed structure.
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