Overview

• February sensor readings revealed broken prestressed cables that prompted an emergency declaration and a €17 million direct contract with Hentschke Bau
• On June 12 crews demolished the bridge’s final two spans within hours under the accelerated plan
• Debris removal begins Monday with trucks moving fragments along the Elbe cycle path toward Glacisstraße
• Dresden city council will decide on June 19 between replacement designs featuring two, three or four traffic lanes or a historically inspired reconstruction
• Traffic researchers have warned that restoring four lanes could exceed needs, drive up costs and harm the cityscape while urging more space for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport