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New construction of the bridge in Großenhain begins in August
Following the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, numerous structures in Saxony were investigated. The bridge in Großenhain was closed and has since been demolished. Now the new construction is beginning.
Kamenz bicycle battery recycler receives funding
A medium-sized company in eastern Saxony specializes in the recycling of bicycle batteries. The Free State of Saxony is supporting a new repair center.
Anger in the village of Störmthal over an unexpected forest of signs
In the small village of Störmthal, people are disgruntled by the large number of parking signs lined up one behind the other on their village street. Could there be a better solution?
Man on drugs crashes with self-built moped
Near Zwickau, a man is injured in a fall on his converted bicycle. The man was under the influence of drugs. It is not his only offense.
New construction of the Carola Bridge to be completed by 2031
The old Carola Bridge has disappeared. Remaining work is still needed at the demolition site. What is the timetable for the new construction?
Elbe at the site of the Carola Bridge navigable again
After the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, not much was possible for shipping at this point. Now it's clear sailing again. But there is a new problem.
Job cuts at airports - demand to the federal government
A total of around 1,300 people currently work at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports. Around one in eight are now set to lose their jobs this year. The CDU is concerned.
Job cuts at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports
A total of around 1,300 people currently work at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports. Around one in eight are now set to lose their jobs this year.
Collective agreement: More money for employees at DHL Hub Leipzig
The fourth round of negotiations brought a breakthrough in the collective bargaining for employees at the DHL hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport. An agreement has now been reached.
Collective agreement: More money for employees at DHL Hub Leipzig
The fourth round of negotiations brought a breakthrough in the wage negotiations for employees at the DHL hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport. An agreement has now been reached.
Longer traffic jams on Saxony's freeways during the vacations
The same number of traffic jams but longer downtimes during the summer vacation: People lost vacation time on Saxony's freeways as a result.
Dresden defends stop for self-painted crosswalk
Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk on the road. The SPD sees the city as a "laughing stock". The municipality counters.
Posse over self-painted crosswalk in Dresden
Painted on, blocked off and slowed down: the city of Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk onto the road.
18-year-old drives through Leipzig at 110 km/h
The young man is driving more than twice as fast as the speed limit. He is still on probation.
Defective signal box disrupts rail traffic in southern Brandenburg
Signal boxes are needed to control train traffic. A defect is causing disruption to regional services on a connection from southern Brandenburg to Saxony.
Start of construction work on the Sachsen-Franken-Magistrale - section closed
Restrictions for rail passengers: A section of the Saxony-Franconia main line in Thuringia and Saxony will now be closed for weeks.
Court: Seven-year-old should use S-Bahn to get to school
Is it reasonable for a seven-year-old to take the S-Bahn to school? The Dresden Administrative Court gives a clear answer.
Too heavy for bridge? - Police check in Bad Schandau
The damaged Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau may only be used by vehicles weighing no more than 7.5 tons. Following reports of violations, the police are now looking very closely.
Almost 25,000 speeders on freeways have to pay fines
Some drivers like to accelerate on the highway without looking at the speed limit. The number of fines issued to speeders in Saxony remains at a high level.
"Overcrowded roads": ADAC warns of traffic jams at the end of the vacations
The last vacation weekend is coming up in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. At the same time, it is vacation time in all federal states. These are the effects on the roads.
Further investigations on the railroad bridge in Bad Schandau
Drilling work is planned on the bridge in August. The work may lead to traffic disruptions on the 172 federal highway.
Leipzig SPD calls for minimum tariffs for Uber and Co
In Leipzig, Uber and other car rental providers had to raise their prices. However, the regulation was repealed following a legal dispute. The SPD continues to exert pressure.
Cab industry: Uber rides to become more expensive again
In Leipzig, Uber and other car rental providers had to raise their prices at short notice. But then came the backlash. What is the current situation?
Fleeing from police: van collides with cars
Police forces want to check a van in Dresden's Neustadt district in the evening - but the driver flees all the way to Pillnitz Palace Park. There the police discover the possible reason.
Heidelberg introduces minimum tariffs for Uber and Co.
The city wants to take action against dumping prices in car rental. Uber speaks of a "black day" for consumers. One thing is certain: it will be significantly more expensive for car rental users.
Wave of returns starts next week in eastern Germany
The end of the vacations is approaching in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The highways are likely to be full again during the wave of return travel next week.
Railroad makes progress with expansion between Leipzig and Dresden
An important construction phase has been completed. But there is still a lot to do.
Ailing bridge: Train services from Dresden to Zittau disrupted
The bridge on a district road in eastern Saxony is in danger of collapsing due to considerable damage. This has consequences for train traffic.
Technical problems - highway near Dresden closed
The highway 17 near Dresden is closed in both directions. The reason is a technical defect in the highway tunnels.
Technical problems - highway near Dresden closed
The highway 17 near Dresden is closed in both directions. The reason is a technical defect in the highway tunnels.
Elbe cycle path: usage drops after boom during the pandemic
For 14 years, it was the most popular cycle path in Germany. The competition is becoming more diverse - and so are the demands of cyclists.
MDV transport association raises ticket prices
Transport companies are raising prices nationwide, citing increased costs. The Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund will also be charging more from August 1.
Antonov builds maintenance hangar at Leipzig Airport
Antonov cargo planes regularly take off and land at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The Ukrainians are now investing in a new maintenance hangar at the airport.
Streetcar has to be lifted back into the track bed
There is a problem with a switch at Dresden's newly renovated Postplatz. A streetcar derails. The fire department arrives with heavy equipment to help the streetcar back on track.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge in the final stages
Last September, part of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed. Soon the structure from the 1970s will be completely history.
Fares on local public transport in eastern Saxony rise by 7 percent
Bus and train tickets in eastern Saxony will be more expensive from August - with exceptions for schoolchildren and occasional travelers. What will change for passengers and who can benefit despite the price increase.
Pilots: Leipzig is the safest German airport
German airports could be even safer if the runways were better secured. The Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union in Leipzig has found exemplary solutions.
Section of the Saxony-Franconia Main Line closed
The Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being modernized at great expense. A section in Thuringia and Saxony will now be closed for weeks.
Restrictions on the Leipzig-Dresden commuter route
The expansion of the Leipzig-Dresden railroad line is nearing its finale. At the end of July, travelers will once again have to live with restrictions.
Truck route through protected area? Environmentalists sue
Environmentalists and local residents are fighting against a planned road construction through a protected area. They believe that endangered species and biotopes in the Spree valley are at risk.
17-year-old without a driver's license has an accident: four injured
In Leipzig, an illegal joyride by minors ends in a serious accident.
Local authorities have to dispose of hundreds of scrap bikes
Old bicycles that are slowly rotting away can be seen again and again. Hundreds have recently been removed in large cities. Scrap bikes are accumulating in one place in particular.
Alstom stops production - Heiterblick crisis intensifies
Leipzig streetcar builder Heiterblick is coming under further pressure. After a production stop at the supplier Alstom, delays in the XXL project are looming.
Car collides with several cars in emergency lane on A4
A 19-year-old driver is driving on the highway. At the end of a traffic jam, he crashes into several cars. How did this happen?
Millions of euros in revenue from speed camera fines
Cities such as Chemnitz, Erfurt and Rostock collect millions of euros from traffic violations. Mobile measuring trailers are being used more and more frequently.
Motorcyclist crashes while fleeing from traffic control
No license plate or driver's license: Despite flashing blue lights and sirens, an 18-year-old accelerates - and loses control on a bend.
Four seriously injured after traffic accident in Rammenau
Carelessness with serious consequences: In Rammenau in eastern Saxony, four people suffer serious injuries after failing to give way.
Truck driver seriously injured in head-on collision
A driver under the influence of alcohol loses control of his articulated truck. For another man, the accident ends in hospital.
Car transporter overturned near Plauen - A72 closed
A car transporter leaves the road on the A72 near Plauen. The highway is closed in the direction of Leipzig.
BUND: Elbe increasingly unusable as a waterway
The Elbe is reaching historically low levels - and, according to environmentalists, is becoming increasingly unusable for freight transport. They are now calling for a radical rethink of waterway policy.
Wolf pup killed in traffic accident
Wolves are shy animals. They also have to cross roads during their migrations. This has now proved fatal for one young animal.
Debate about the future of Dresden Airport picks up speed
While Leipzig/Halle Airport is bustling with activity, Dresden Airport remains much quieter. Fewer passengers, high costs - and a financial backer who wants to turn its back on the location.
Further bridge sections of the Carola Bridge collapsed
Demolition work on the Carola Bridge is progressing rapidly. There is not much left of the old structure.
Rail service from Prague to Copenhagen from May 2026 without changing trains
Deutsche Bahn and its partners in neighboring countries see great potential in international rail transport. A new direct connection will be launched in 2026 - with stops in three German cities.
Police operation due to chaos at Dresden main station
Several hundred travelers are involuntarily stranded for hours at Dresden Central Station. The police have to be deployed to sort out the situation.
Poland expects delays due to border controls
The German controls at the border with Poland have caused trouble in the neighboring country. On Monday, checks will also be carried out in the other direction - with consequences for drivers.
Demolition work on Carola Bridge progressing faster than planned
At first it took a long time, but now the work is even two months ahead of schedule. Thousands of tons of concrete have already been removed. What are the next steps?
92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the road in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the street in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
Station renovation in Hoyerswerda delayed
Hoyerswerda station is being modernized and converted to make it barrier-free at a cost of 21 million euros. However, it will be some time before trains can run on all tracks again.
Funding for sustainable mobility projects
Saxony wants to promote sustainable mobility. To this end, subsidies from European funds are being made available to local authorities and transport companies.
Passengers are too drunk for departure
A drunken passenger causes a disturbance on board a plane to Mallorca before take-off. The pilot stops the take-off. Another passenger is not even allowed to board.
Summer vacation starts in Saxony - heavy traffic expected
It's a magical word for children and teenagers: "summer vacation". Many start their vacation and need a lot of patience.
Start of the summer vacations - planes head south
Numerous passengers take off on vacation from Leipzig and Dresden at the start of the vacations. The sunny destinations in southern Europe are particularly popular.
Narrow-gauge railroads head for Brocken with steam locomotives again
Due to the high risk of forest fires, only diesel locomotives have been running on the Brocken recently. Now travelers can look forward to steam locomotives again.
Detecting bridge damage via airborne noise - research project
Hearing bridge damage before it becomes visible: Scientists in Ilmenau are currently working on an acoustic early warning system to monitor structures. Tests are being carried out on two bridges in Saxony.
Start of vacations brings more traffic on highways in the east
The first wave of travelers is rolling into Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia - still without chaos. But soon the big vacation traffic threatens with long waiting times on the highways.
Exercise in summer: Leipzig Airport tests robotic snow plows
In the middle of summer, the snow ploughs move out at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It's not a mistake in the calendar: the airport is testing self-propelled snow clearing vehicles. Snow is not needed for this.
Half-sided closure of railroad bridge in Bad Schandau
Drivers should expect waiting times and tailbacks during the investigation next week.
ADAC warns of traffic jams at the start of the vacations
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, there is a risk of traffic jams on the highways at the start of the vacations. Anyone heading towards the North Sea or Baltic Sea should be prepared for long waiting times.
Carola Bridge: City council decides on four-lane replacement construction
More than nine months ago, a section of Dresden's central arterial road collapsed. It is now clear which option will replace the old structure.
Points work: Restrictions on the Leipzig-Dresden line
The railroad is installing new points between Leipzig and Dresden. This has significant consequences for passengers.
Cyclist survey: improvements in Leipzig and Dresden
Parked or missing cycle paths, little distance when overtaking: Cyclists often have a hard time in cities. But there are improvements in many places. One small town in Vogtland receives particular praise.
Six injured in coach accident - police looking for witnesses
When turning off at the highway exit near Burkau, a bus driver overlooks a car - and there is a crash. The driver and several children are injured. The police are now appealing for information.
Car overturns - driver with a blood alcohol level of three
Police and emergency services are called to an accident via an automated emergency call. A man had driven his car over a traffic circle.
Drug driving without a license: man flees from police
A man tries to flee from the police, but the officers are able to stop him - and record numerous offenses.
Another section of the Carola Bridge collapsed
Progress is clearly visible in the demolition of the partially collapsed bridge in the center of Dresden.
Faster from Altenburg to Leipzig - railroad line renovated
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete. A relief for passengers.
Railroad puts Magistrale section into operation after renovation
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge continues
There is a bed of gravel in the Elbe and supports under the structure: everything is ready for the removal of the ruins of the Carola Bridge. Special excavators are also being used.
Demolition of the remains of the Carola Bridge begins Thursday
In the Elbe, under the remains of Dresden's Carola Bridge, lies a drop bed of ballast. The excavators are ready for trains A and B - now it's time to get started.
Association criticizes overcrowded truck parking spaces on freeways
It gets tight in the evening: truck drivers fight for parking spaces at rest areas. A census shows bottlenecks and safety risks. There are also problems in Saxony - with dangers for car traffic.
Sharp criticism of problems on the Chemnitz-Leipzig railroad line
The Leipzig-Chemnitz rail link is not only used by commuters, but also by many visitors to the Capital of Culture. But the problems continue.
A72 new construction slowly on the home straight after more than 20 years
Construction has been going on for decades on the 72 freeway. Now the end is slowly coming into sight. The new construction should be largely completed by 2026.
19-year-old driver drives into a lamppost while drunk
In the early hours of the morning, a young man drives his car off the road. He has a blood alcohol level of 1.96 and is lucky.
Cycle path planning on B97 near Hoyerswerda on hold - ADFC: Embarrassing
Promised for two decades - but the cycle path along the B97 between Hoyerswerda and Brandenburg has stalled. The ADFC sees cyclists in Upper Lusatia being left in the lurch.
Carola Bridge demolition by the end of the year - new concept
After removing the debris from the collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge, it is now the turn of the two remaining trains - the demolition concept was changed due to the conditions.
Demolition of the remains of the Carola Bridge in Dresden from next week
Now that the debris from the collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge has been removed, the city is preparing to demolish the two remaining trains - a process that is scheduled to take ten weeks.
Saxony's drivers are attached to their home country license plates
Since 2012, drivers have been able to use home registration plates again. They are very popular in Saxony. A further reform provides for even more variety in license plates.
Industry calls for rapid replacement of Carola Bridge
In the view of the business associations, this option is the quickest way to get traffic flowing again. The decision lies with the city council.
Five-figure property damage after pursuit in Freiberg
An 18-year-old goes for a joyride in his car. The problem: he doesn't have a driver's license and has taken the car keys without permission. The police have trouble stopping him.
Greens: Nature conservation associations do not put the brakes on cycle path construction
The construction of cycle paths in Saxony is progressing slowly. The government used to have a target of 100 kilometers of cycle path per year. But this is a long way off.
Seven injured in traffic accident on highway 14
A young man drives his car onto the highway near Döbeln in Central Saxony. He loses control of his vehicle - with far-reaching consequences.
Carola Bridge instructive for dealing with such structures
The collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge and the search for the causes are instructive for structures of this type in Germany. As a result, experts are calling for a precise analysis instead of a quick demolition.
Where traffic jams threaten during the holidays - ADAC sees a bottleneck
Especially on public holidays, travelers often get stuck in traffic jams because there are more people on the road than usual. In Saxony, things look largely relaxed this time.
Construction work for new Carola Bridge to begin in 2027
More than eight months ago, part of Dresden's central traffic artery collapsed. The city wants to replace the collapsed Carola Bridge quickly - but resists comparisons with Genoa.
Heavy traffic expected on highways - risk of traffic jams increases
Many people will use Ascension Day for a short trip over the long weekend. A lot of traffic can therefore be expected on local highways. There is a risk of traffic jams on these stretches.
Heavy traffic expected on highways - risk of traffic jams increases
Many people will use Ascension Day for a short trip over the long weekend. A lot of traffic can therefore be expected on local highways. There is a risk of traffic jams on these stretches.
Kraushaar tests autonomous shuttle bus in North Saxony
Autonomous local public transport in rural areas is no longer a dream of the future. A self-driving bus is being tested in the district of North Saxony. A minister has now also taken a ride for the first time.