Dresden's Carolabrücke Repairs to Enable Limited Ship Passage by January
Efforts to restore the Elbe's navigability continue as the collapsed section of the bridge undergoes removal, with full clearance expected by spring 2025.
- The Carolabrücke in Dresden partially collapsed in September 2024, halting ship traffic on the Elbe River beneath it.
- A temporary 30-meter-wide navigable channel is planned to be operational by January 2025, allowing limited ship passage with special permits.
- The collapsed section, known as Brückenzug C, is being dismantled using heavy machinery and a temporary construction road.
- Complete removal of the collapsed section is targeted for March or April 2025, with ongoing monitoring of remaining bridge structures.
- General reopening of the Elbe for unrestricted shipping remains uncertain, pending further progress and safety evaluations.
Sächsische Zeitung 
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