Carolabrücke Demolition Preparations Advance as Ordnance Search Nears Completion
Dresden's iconic bridge remains closed after its partial collapse, with safety measures and innovative dismantling techniques being finalized to address structural risks and traffic disruptions.
- The Carolabrücke, partially collapsed in September 2024, is undergoing a controlled demolition planned for completion by summer 2025.
- Ordnance detection around the bridge has identified 79 suspected cases, including one confirmed hand grenade, with work expected to conclude in two weeks.
- Traffic congestion persists in Dresden, with alternative bridges like the Albertbrücke and Marienbrücke seeing significant increases in vehicle loads.
- Demolition plans involve removing middle spans via pontoons, modeled after the 2010 Waldschlößchenbrücke construction, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- The bridge collapse has strained Dresden's budget, delaying municipal financial planning and sparking discussions on infrastructure maintenance.
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