Saxony - Demolition of the Dresden Carola Bridge Progresses Faster than Expected

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The demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, which collapsed in September, is progressing faster than expected.

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Work on the demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden is two months ahead of schedule. If there are no unexpected delays, the project is expected to be completed in October 2025. The dismantling work is currently being carried out in parallel at several locations. About 25 machinists crush the demolition material and transport it. In addition, the Elbe is being cleared to enable shipping to return quickly. The pitiful rest of the bridge is on t…

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Dresden – Just a few months ago, the demolition of the Carola Bridge seemed to be a lengthy undertaking – now the project surprises at a record pace. The city of Dresden reports that the dismantling is two months ahead of the schedule. Thousands of tons of concrete have already been removed and transported. Mayor Dirk Hilbert (FDP) was impressed by the speed of the work: "Before the performance of the builders, I can only pull my hat. The speed …