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Dresden Partially Closes Budapester Straße Bridge After Structural Damage Found

The discovery of embrittled prestressing steel prompted a plan for permanent reinforcement.

Overview

  • The bridge, which entered a partial closure Thursday, now blocks the direct outbound access between Josephinenstraße and Ammonstraße.
  • Inbound traffic can still cross on one lane, and walking and cycling remain allowed.
  • Public transit shifts as DVB bus 62 diverts and the Josephinenstraße stop toward Plauen is suspended.
  • City inspectors found the typical damage pattern of brittle prestressing steel at two spots during recent checks, following May 8 lane cuts and a 7.5-ton weight limit.
  • Officials plan permanent reinforcement to keep the bridge usable for about ten more years, and they have not given a timeline for reopening.