Crumbling Dresden's Carol Bridge: Witnessing Another Bridge Section's Collapse
Bridge Collapse: More Part of the Carol Bridge Crumbles Down - Bridge Demolition: Carola Bridge Undergoes Disassembly
Let's dive into the latest happenings at Dresden's Carol Bridge, where the anticipated demolition unfolded, just as planned. The remaining two sections of this historic span, left untouched following last year's collapse, toppled onto their designated crash pads situated along the Elbe, as planned.
Now, the game's afoot as the broken pieces are sorted and carted off. A veritable army of machinery - think ten excavators and a fleet of five trucks - has been mobilized, toiling tirelessly, six days a week to sweep the remnants of history under the rug by year's end.
120-ton juggernauts rule the day
The Maestros of the morning demolition crew were none other than a pair of 120-ton long-arm excavators boasting arms extending 40-meters each, effortlessly reaching both traffic lanes, and a 70-ton excavator with a 25-meter arm stationed on the New Town shore. These titans roared to life, pulverizing the asphalt and concrete of the road, exposing the tension wires hidden below, which were ruthlessly severed by powerful shears.
With the morning sun high in the sky, the first half of Bridge Section A crumbled, followed by a strategically timed break for lunch, before Bridge Section B took its tumble. These crash pads, specially designed from about 13,000 tons of riverbed materials, stood staunchly to receive the battered remains.
A whole new world in eleven weeks
The epic showdown that shocked the city unfolded on the night of September 11, 2022, when the third traffic lane of the Carol Bridge, hailing from GDR times, began to crumble under its own weight. The once-proud bridge has remained closed since the event.
The demolition of the middle section, suspended over the unfathomable depths of the Elbe, is projected to take an astonishing ten weeks. Boaters and shipping traffic on the Elbe shall remain grounded during this tumultuous stretch.
- Bridge Demolition
- Wrecking Crew
- Dresden's Carol Bridge
- Elbe River
- Infrastructure Challenges
The Commission, amidst the chaos of Dresden's Carol Bridge demolition, 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, considering the technology utilized in the wrecking process. The future of the Carol Bridge demolition project, with its heavy machinery, holds a new layer of concern regarding worker safety.
