De Middenbrug op haar plek
Central Bridge in place
Central Bridge in place
At Schiphol, we work on improving the traveller experience every day. A recent improvement we made is to the walking routes. During the night of 6 August, we successfully moved the Central Bridge into its final position. The bridge will provide 625 square metres of new walking space between Lounge 1 and Pier B, and in the future also Pier A. Travellers will be able to use this new route as of mid-November.
De Middenbrug op haar plek
Central Bridge in place
Central Bridge in place
We constructed the Central Bridge on a separate landside construction site, independent of the airport’s daily operations, over a period of five months. This allowed us to work safely and efficiently, without affecting travellers or airport processes.
Once construction was completed, the project reached its most visible milestone: moving the fully assembled bridge structure into place. In a single night, the bridge was transported to its final destination, marking an important step towards its opening on 18 November.
The coming months will focus on the final fit-out and finishing. Inside the terminal, teams are completing the remaining elements to ensure everything is ready for the first travellers. Wherever possible, work is being carried out within a closed-off area to minimise disruption for travellers.
The 50-metre-long bridge has been designed as a pedestrian route for approximately 20 million travellers per year, making an important contribution to the smooth and efficient flow of travellers at Schiphol. The new connection also supports Schiphol’s continued development in line with the Master Plan. Video artwork by New Dutch Horizons on the inside of the bridge gives it a distinctive identity and adds an extra experiential element for travellers.