Expedited Demolition of Dresden's Carol Bridge: Bridge Section C Collapses Faster Than Anticipated
- Potential Acceleration of Carolabrücke Demolition
Hey there! Let's dive into some exciting news about the Carol Bridge in Dresden.
The rubble from the collapsed part of the Carol Bridge is witnessing a quicker demolition than initially anticipated. As per reports from the city hall, the White Fleet of Saxony GmbH will not be sailing under the Elbe crossing during its fleet parade on Thursday. This means there's no need to halt the demolition work on bridge section C on Wednesday and Thursday, as previously planned.
Moreover, the structural health monitoring system, in place since the collapse, has not detected any critical vibrations in the other two visually intact bridge sections.
Dexterous excavators, weighing between 38 to 50 tons, have been tirelessly working since morning, demolishing the hanging middle parts of the collapsed bridge section on the ground. The demolition needs to be even—these pieces are attached to a pillar supporting sections A and B.
In the coming week, the cantilever arm and the roof of the hollow box will be methodically removed from both sides, followed by the walkways and floor plates. The debris will be crushed and the material reused later. Meanwhile, on the other bridge sections, handrails or tram overhead line masts will be dismantled and secured. Simultaneously, the construction of auxiliary structures using well rings as supports for the land-based bridge parts is underway.
The westbound traffic lane of the Elbe crossing took an unexpected plunge over about 100 meters in length during the night of September 10-11, 2024. Since then, the structure, dating back to GDR times, has been closed off—and is at significant risk of further collapses due to breaks in the prestressed steel construction. The stability of the remaining debris is under constant scrutiny, and navigation is restricted. The city council is due to decide on a replacement for the Carol Bridge before the summer, with a swift and modern restoration of the Elbe crossing being the preferred option.
As of now, there's no concrete timeline for the demolition of the Carol Bridge or the plans for its replacement. For the most accurate and updated information, it would be best to reach out to local authorities or construction departments in Dresden directly. They would provide the most recent updates and timelines regarding any demolition or replacement projects.
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- The White Fleet of Saxony GmbH, a company typically linked with industry and finance, will not be having its usual transportation route under the Elbe crossing in Dresden due to the expedited demolition of the Carol Bridge.
- Despite multiple incidences of shipwrecks with the Carol Bridge in Dresden, there are currently no shipwrecks related to the bridge's demolition or replacement in the near future.
