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Dresden Rules Out Interim Bridge as Carolabrücke Demolition Nears Completion

City council rejects temporary bridge proposal, focusing on a permanent replacement while final debris removal progresses and wartime munitions are safely handled.

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Overview

  • The Dresden city council voted 49 to 22 against a proposal for an interim bridge, prioritizing a full replacement for the collapsed Carolabrücke.
  • Four specialized excavators are dismantling the last remnants of span C, with demolition expected to conclude soon.
  • American-made World War II munitions were recovered during demolition and safely handed over to bomb disposal teams, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
  • Shipping traffic under the bridge remains restricted, and the stability of remaining structures continues to be closely monitored.
  • A public information event scheduled for May 26 will update residents on demolition progress and outline plans for the new bridge.