Dresden Orders Immediate Demolition of Carolabrücke Due to Structural Failures

City officials bypass standard procedures to address the urgent risk of collapse after new damage is detected in the bridge's structure.

Recent inspections revealed additional fractures in the tension cables of the Carolabrücke, escalating the risk of collapse.
Dresden's mayor announced that demolition contracts will be directly awarded to expedite the process and ensure public safety.
The city has prohibited ship traffic under the bridge until further notice, with potential limited passages under strict monitoring being evaluated for next week.
Engineering experts have proposed innovative methods, including lifting bridge sections onto pontoons, to safely dismantle the structure.
Drone surveys and preparatory work, including explosive ordnance assessments in the Elbe River, are scheduled to begin early next week.