The Middle Section Collapses into the Elbe River
Revamped Demolition Strategy for Carolabridge: Excavators Now in Charge!
Listen up, folks! The city of Dresden's changing its approach for the demolition of the Carolabridge yet again. As unveiled on Friday, they're switching gears this time, employing excavators to slice through the middle section from both sides and letting it plummet onto a 'fall bed.' Sounds thrilling, right? Mayor Stephan Kuhn explains the process as simple as pouring 13,000 tons of sand and stones into the riverbed, coupled with built-in pipes ensuring the Elbe keeps flowing smoothly.
The action in the middle section should take around ten weeks before moving forward with the terrace bank and New Town side. Fear not, film buffs! The Elbe Film Nights remain unaffected by the construction chaos. The Elbe will continue to remain navigable solely for pleasure boats, with shipping traffic anticipated to resume only in early September.
Goodbye, Floating Platforms!
Previously, the plan involved dismantling the bridge sections in the middle using floating platforms. But alas, those dreams were dashed due to the relentless low water levels. Seemingly, Dresden scrutinized eleven demolition alternatives, even considering an explosion. In the end, the administration agreed to let the final two bridge spans collide into the Elbe.
This strategy had been pondered from the get-go, even with the annual drops in water levels on the Elbe on the horizon. However, Mayor Kuhn had initially nixed this solution.
Shipping enthusiasts, however, question why the city didn't opt for the current strategy from the jump. They argue that valuable time has been wasted as a result, with the impracticality of the floating platform method being immediately evident.
Insights: The Carolabridge remains a centerpiece of Dresden's architectural landscape, but finding specific information on the updated demolition strategies or the reasons behind the change in method proves difficult without access to local news sources or official announcements from Dresden's city planning or infrastructure departments. Be prepared for the unexpected as the demolition process continues! Keep an eye on the river and stay curious!
Politics and general news regarding Dresden's revised demolition strategy for the Carolabridge have brought new developments to light. This altered approach, now employing excavators instead of floating platforms, has raised discussions among shipping enthusiasts about the potential waste of time in implementing the previous method.
