Raschplatzhochstraße

Raschplatzhochstraße is an elevated road and bridge in Mitte district, Hanover, that spans multiple streets and enables continuous traffic flow above ground level. The structure connects Hamburger Allee with Berliner Allee, carrying vehicles over intersections and urban thoroughfares.

The elevated roadway was built in 1970 as a response to growing traffic in central Hanover. Construction changed the urban landscape and separated different traffic levels to speed the flow of vehicles through the center.

The name refers to nearby Raschplatz, a central urban junction named after a former mayor. The space beneath the elevated roadway hosts Festival Theaterformen, which presents international productions and experimental performances.

The elevated roadway is open to traffic around the clock and offers drivers a direct route through the city center. Pedestrians reach the areas below via stairs and pathways that lead to streets at ground level.

Beneath the elevated roadway stands the sculpture Hangover by Andreas von Weizsäcker, which adds an artistic note to the concrete pillars. The work was installed during the late 20th century and plays with the visual weight of the infrastructure above.