Overview

• On May 5, 2025, officials began marking sonding points in Bad Schandau to prepare for soil investigations for a temporary Behelfsbrücke over the Elbe River.
• The Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr plans to drill 19 boreholes between May 12 and June 20, reaching depths of 15 to 20 meters to evaluate the ground's load-bearing capacity.
• A simplified design for the temporary bridge has already been developed, though the long-term future of the existing Elbbrücke remains uncertain.
• A powerful sonde will be used during the investigations to gather detailed data on the soil's suitability for supporting the interim structure.
• Localized traffic restrictions, including footpath closures and lane narrowings, are expected during the drilling process to minimize disruption.