Overview

• The Carolabrücke’s remaining spans are being dismantled this month and the Elbe River will close to shipping from June 4 to clear debris.
• On June 19 the Stadtrat will choose between proposals for two to four vehicle lanes alongside widened pedestrian and cyclist paths.
• The CDU is pushing for an open architect and engineer competition and a multi-level bridge that separates cars, trams and active-transport routes.
• Dresden is seeking federal Sondervermögen funding to help cover the estimated €140 million cost of the replacement bridge.
• Experts recommend using acoustic emission testing to monitor hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking and to assess risks at over 1,000 similar bridges nationwide.