Overview

• The Carolabrücke, partially collapsed in September 2024, is undergoing a controlled demolition planned for completion by summer 2025.
• Ordnance detection around the bridge has identified 79 suspected cases, including one confirmed hand grenade, with work expected to conclude in two weeks.
• Traffic congestion persists in Dresden, with alternative bridges like the Albertbrücke and Marienbrücke seeing significant increases in vehicle loads.
• Demolition plans involve removing middle spans via pontoons, modeled after the 2010 Waldschlößchenbrücke construction, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• The bridge collapse has strained Dresden's budget, delaying municipal financial planning and sparking discussions on infrastructure maintenance.