Dresden in turmoil: Carol Bridge crashes spectacularly into the water!

Dresden in turmoil: Carol Bridge crashes spectacularly into the water!

On Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, in Dresden around the Carol Bridge. The demolition of bridge trains A and B started with an impressive spectacle. The construction company Hentschke-Bau has heavy long front excavators in use, which equalize the bridge with a 40-meter arm with around 130 tons, including a 120-ton long-sleeved excavator. According to Neustadt Ticker began the actual demolition when the cross-section of the bridge was specifically weakened with a hydraulic hammer. The subsequent work, in which the tension wires were cut with large scissors, led to the controlled collapse of the first part of the bridge.

In the early afternoon, Zug A lowered into the water at an angle, while Zug B followed at around 5 p.m. The targeted actions of the construction workers were impressive, the bridge train fell gently onto a pile of gravel. Passers -by and onlookers watched the more than 70 -year -old structure dismantled. The rescue work is expected to continue until June 13, 2025.

full closure of shipping traffic

In addition, there are considerable restrictions on shipping on the Elbe. From June 4, 2025, the water path in the area of ​​the Carol Bridge will be completely closed to all traffic. This measure was decided in coordination between the Dresden Street and Civil Engineering Office, Hentschke Bau GmbH and the Wasserstraßen- und Seilfahrfrungsamt Elbe. This blocking is planned by the end of July 2025, while subsequent surveying work and possibly dredging work to restore the original Sohl level on the Elbe must also take place, such as Medresden reported.

The entire process, which is associated with time and effort due to the necessary safety precautions, will include three important phases. First the demolition work, then surveying work to determine the sol changes, followed by the restoration of the Sohl level. An expected completion of the work is targeted for August 2025.

safety aspects in bridge construction

The condition of the carol bridge reflects a much bigger problem. In Germany, many bridges are dilapidated, which is partly due to the heavily increased traffic load in recent decades. Outdated construction methods, especially bridges from the 1960s, can often not meet today's requirements, such as Planet knowledge Regular maintenance work and careful inspections are therefore essential to protect the public.

All over Germany, bridges have to be subjected to a main exam every six years to ensure stability and traffic safety. While the demolition is due in Dresden, this is a necessary step to ensure the long -term traffic safety of the city.

Overall, it shows that the path to the new building is just long and connected to many hurdles. The building committee will choose the plans for the new bridge trains next Monday. It remains to be seen whether consensus can be found over the pace and the procedure.