Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau to Reopen for Vehicles on Thursday
- Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau Resumes Operation as of Thursday
Hey there! The Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau, which has been closed for safety precautions, will reopen for vehicles weighing up to 7.5 tons on Thursday afternoon. Infrastructure Minister Regina Kraushaar (CDU) confirmed the move, stating that the final preparations were being handled swiftly.
Back in April, the bridge underwent a load test, similar to the one supervised by civil engineering professor Steffen Marx, which resulted in a successful stress test. This, in turn, paved the way for its reopening. However, the article did not provide specifics about an April load test.
It's important to note that the reason for the closure was due to the aftermath of the bridge collapse in Dresden several months ago. The Dresden bridge, built in 1971, partially crumbled due to corrosion in September. This event led to safety inspections on similarly designed bridges, including the one in Bad Schandau. The bridge was closed in November for these inspections.
The closure has had significant effects on local traffic, as residents were forced to navigate a 20-kilometer detour to reach the nearest crossing during the closure period [1][2]. But, with the reopening of the Elbe Bridge, things are looking up for the locals. Stay tuned for more updates!
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, particularly in reference to the heavy tons of materials used in the bearing structure of bridges, such as the Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau that had to be closed for safety precautions. Following the successful stress test conducted by civil engineer Steffen Marx in April, a similar bridge collapse similar to the one in Dresden, built in the same year as the Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau, was prevented. With the reopening of the Elbe Bridge, the CDU representatives can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing they have successfully managed infrastructure safety in the wake of the Dresden bridge tragedy.
