Carolabrücke Demolition Progresses as Bomb Disposal Nears Completion
Dresden's iconic bridge, partially collapsed in 2024, faces delays due to WWII bomb clearance and structural risks, with demolition targeted for summer 2025.
- Bomb disposal efforts at the Carolabrücke site have uncovered 79 potential explosive findings, with work expected to conclude in two weeks.
- Structural supports are being installed to stabilize the remaining bridge sections, which are at risk of collapse due to extensive tension cable failures.
- Innovative demolition methods, including the use of pontoons to transport bridge sections, are being prepared for execution this summer.
- The Carolabrücke's collapse has placed significant financial strain on Dresden's municipal budget, complicating infrastructure planning.
- Remnants of the original 19th-century Carolabrücke have been discovered during bomb disposal, adding a historical dimension to the project.
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