Demolition of Carolabrücke Halted Due to Rising Elbe River Levels

High water levels have temporarily disrupted efforts to dismantle the collapsed section of the Dresden bridge, with work expected to resume once conditions improve.

• The Carolabrücke in Dresden suffered a partial collapse on September 11, 2024, with a 100-meter section of its tramway structure giving way.
• Demolition work on the collapsed section, known as Zug C, has been paused due to rising Elbe River levels flooding the construction access road.
• The river is expected to peak at 2.5 meters on Thursday, with decisions on resuming demolition contingent on water levels dropping by Friday or Saturday.
• City officials aim to complete the demolition of the horizontal remains of Zug C by the end of the year if conditions stabilize.
• Dredging operations from boats to clear the river channel for navigation continue unaffected by the high water levels.

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