One year after the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, the Saxon state parliament has discussed the consequences. "The fall of the Carola Bridge has taught us lessons," said Infrastructure Minister Regina Kraushaar (CDU) during the current debate at the request of the SPD parliamentary group. We need to take a closer look at every detail, set priorities and spend money on bridge safety. Open communication and swift action are needed.
One of the three strands of the Carola Bridge collapsed unexpectedly on the night of 11 September 2024 over a length of around 100 meters. There were no injuries. Since then, Saxony has carried out special tests on 19 prestressed concrete bridges with a similar design. Kraushaar pointed out the progress made, for example on the B101 bridge in Großenhain and the Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau. "That is our line: rapid relief now and planning security for tomorrow," said Kraushaar.
