Surveying Begins for Temporary Bridge in Bad Schandau Following Elbe Bridge Closure
The Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau, closed since November due to severe structural damage, will remain shut until at least June 2025, with plans for a temporary crossing underway.
- Surveying teams have started work to determine the best location for a temporary bridge to replace the closed Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau.
- The Elbe Bridge was unexpectedly closed in November 2024 after a safety inspection revealed significant structural damage, similar to issues found in Dresden’s Carolabrücke.
- The ongoing closure has severely impacted local businesses and residents, with the next nearest bridge located 20 kilometers away in Pirna.
- The temporary bridge is planned as an interim solution until a permanent replacement for the Elbe Bridge can be constructed, though no timeline has been finalized for either project.
- Local leaders and business owners are calling for clearer communication and action from state officials to address the economic and logistical challenges posed by the closure.
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