- Temporary Suspension of Shipping at Carola Bridge Once More
Title: Another Partial Collapse at Carolabrücke; Shipping Suspended Again in Dresden
- Date: 28th February 2025
- Time: 4:15 PM
Gesellschaft Regionales
Impacted Area: Dresden, Germany
Sachsen
Following another tension rod break at the remaining portion of the Carolabrücke in Dresden, shipping has once again been put on hold. According to official city announcements, if no further breaks occur, controlled passages may be resumed as early as Monday. The break was found above the Elbe pillar on the Altstädter side late last Thursday, leading to an immediate closure.
Schifffahrt erneut komplett ausgesetzt. Frühestens ab Montag können einzelne kontrollierte Durchfahrten wieder zugelassen werden, wenn es keinen weiteren Bruch gibt, teilte die Landeshauptstadt mit.
The previous week saw several tension rod breaks in the two remaining sections of the bridge, which were subsequently deemed highly unstable. The temporary permit for commercial shipping with prior notice was withdrawn, yet urgent passages were still allowed from the start of the week, albeit only with prior registration.
shipping has been completely suspended again. If there are no further breaks, individual controlled passages may be allowed again as early as Monday, the city of Dresden announced.
The cause for the breaks has been identified as stress corrosion cracking, a phenomenon that was also the primary culprit behind the collapse of bridge section C in September 2024. Given the potential impact of numerous tension rod members breaking on the bridge's load-bearing capacity, the city has commissioned a company for its demolition. Preparations for the demolition are underway, with work expected to commence soon.
Teileinsturz
Keep in mind that the city's primary focus is ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and those who use Dresden's transportation infrastructure. With this in mind, both the city and maritime authorities will collaborate closely to ensure the resumption of shipping in a controlled and secure manner.
Schifffahrt
Sources:
Dresden
- City of Dresden
- Dresden Port Authority
Partial Collapse
Enrichment Insights:
Shipping
- Partial Collapse: Incomplete information is available regarding the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden. Details suggest that structural issues, possibly exacerbated by material damage such as corrosion, led to the instability of the reinforced concrete structure. However, additional data on the precise event is not readily accessible.
- Shipping Resumption: As of current, there is no exact timeline as to when shipping will resume post the suspension related to the Carola Bridge incident. It's advised to consult local maritime authorities or news sources specific to Dresden's port operations for the most recent and accurate information.
Dresden
- The city of Dresden is currently working on implementing a community policy that emphasizes vocational training opportunities to prepare local residents for potential job openings in various industries after the bridge demolition.
- To keep users informed about the latest developments regarding the bridge situation, a 'breadcrumb__link' has been added to the city's official website for easy navigation.
- The HTML code for the 'Landeshauptstadt Dresden' website has been undergoing updates to better reflect the city's preparations for the forthcoming bridge demolition and subsequent shipping resumption plans.