The Storstrøm Bridge is a major new infrastructure project connecting the Danish islands of Zealand and Falster. With an overall length of almost 4 km (2.5 mi) and a width of 24 m (79 ft), the bridge represents one of Denmark’s most significant current transport projects.
BrandSafway supported the construction works with efficient, project-specific formwork and access solutions, covering a wide range of structural elements including viaduct piers, pier foundations and the central pylon. The focus was on high reuse rates, fast cycle times and safe working conditions for all construction phases.
The scale and complexity of the Storstrøm Bridge project posed several challenges for the formwork and access design. A large number of viaduct piers had to be constructed efficiently while maintaining consistent quality and tight schedules. In addition, the pylon and pier foundations, reaching heights of up to 100 m (328 ft), required robust formwork solutions capable of handling high loads and complex geometries.
Another key requirement was the provision of safe and flexible working platforms at the pier heads, while maximising the use of standard system components to ensure economic efficiency. Special structural sections also demanded custom-engineered formwork solutions, including hydraulically operated systems, to support precise and safe concrete placement.
To meet these requirements, BrandSafway delivered a comprehensive, integrated formwork solution tailored to the needs of the project. Prefabricated formwork was used for the construction of 44 viaduct piers, enabling fast assembly, high repetition rates and consistent concrete finishes.
For the pylon and pier foundations, MANTO® wall formwork combined with H20 large-area formwork provided the necessary strength and flexibility for structures reaching heights of up to 100 m (328 ft). At the pier heads, INFRA-KIT working platforms were implemented to ensure safe access for crews, with approximately 90% of the system consisting of standard INFRA-KIT components, significantly reducing planning and assembly effort.
Where standard systems reached their limits, hydraulically operated special steel formwork was deployed to accommodate complex geometries and construction sequences. Together, these solutions ensured high efficiency, safety and reliability throughout the construction process, supporting on-time project delivery.
