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Dresden to Pave 750-Meter Elbe Riverside Gap Under Flood-Defense Dike Plan

The Landestalsperrenverwaltung will replace the existing dirt track with a combined cycle-pedestrian path as part of a riverbank dike-raising scheme.

Overview

  • The 750-meter dirt track between Klärwerk Kaditz and the Flügelweg bridge has forced cyclists onto a time-consuming city detour via Scharfenberg, Washington and Overbeck streets.
  • The Dresden environmental office granted planning approval for the project in February 2024 under a broader flood-protection initiative.
  • The Landestalsperrenverwaltung is slated to begin asphalting the route within 18 months, transforming it into a shared cycle and pedestrian way.
  • The comprehensive upgrade carries a budget of around four million euros and ties path improvements directly to flood-control measures.
  • The initiative reflects a coordinated effort to bolster Elbe river defenses and enhance urban mobility following the 2024 Carolabrücke collapse.