Elimination of the Carola Bridge puts a heavy strain on Dresden's traffic
The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge is having a massive impact on traffic in Dresden. The consequences are particularly noticeable for motorists and public transport.
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Navigation on the Elbe in Dresden possible again
At the end of last week, the passage under Dresden's Carola Bridge was closed again. Now that no further wire breaks have been detected in the structure, the passage of ships is possible again.
Saxons are drawn to cruise ships
The Free State of Bavaria on the high seas: no other federal state is so strongly represented on Aida cruises. The high proportion of first-time cruisers is particularly striking. Why do Saxons love the sea so much?
No further fractures on Dresden's Carola Bridge overnight
For the time being, no new cracks have appeared in the prestressing steel of the partially collapsed bridge in the middle of Saxony's state capital. However, ships are still unable to pass.
Elbe in Dresden closed to shipping again
Over the past three weeks, several barges have passed the partially destroyed Dresden Carola Bridge on the Elbe by prior arrangement. Shipping companies and ports breathed a sigh of relief after months of closure.
More heavy goods transports on the Elbe in March
So far, three heavy goods vehicles have passed under Dresden's Carola Bridge. Another four will follow at the beginning of March. Elbe ports warn of further month-long closure of the Elbe, citing losses.
More heavy goods transports on the Elbe in March
So far, three heavy goods vehicles have passed under Dresden's Carola Bridge.
First cargo ship in months passes Dresden
Inland shipping on the Upper Elbe has been suspended since the partial collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge. Passage is now possible again - the condition of the structure is being monitored.
Demolition of destroyed part of the Carola Bridge by the end of March
The closure of the Elbe around Dresden's Carola Bridge is hitting Czech inland shipping hard. The Prague Transport Minister takes a look at the situation - shortly before transport is possible again.
Carola Bridge Dresden passable for inland waterway vessels from Monday
The Elbe around the partially collapsed Carola Bridge in Dresden has been closed for four months. Steamers have already passed through again. Now the passage for commercial vessels is being opened - and regulated.
First ships pass under the Carola Bridge in Dresden again
The Elbe has been closed there since the collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge. The White Fleet has now sailed under the bridge again - shipping traffic will be allowed to pass regularly with restrictions from Monday.
New search: Missing bridge section not found in Dresden
The destroyed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge had two steel joints. One of the components, weighing several tons, has been recovered from the Elbe, but there is no trace of the other.
Riesa port struggles with costs - new terminal to help
Blocked transport routes and rising costs: the collapse of the Carola Bridge is upsetting the balance of shipping on the Elbe. Why some see the port of Riesa as a glimmer of hope.
New search for second joint of Carola Bridge planned
The Carola Bridge had two joints weighing several tons. Only one has been found and recovered so far. The search for the other will continue next week.
Criticism of the handling of the bridge collapse in Dresden
The Elbe is not just a federal waterway. Czech inland shipping also relies on this connection to Hamburg. The consequences of the Dresden bridge collapse also affect them.
Carola Bridge in Dresden: shipping should be possible again at the beginning of 2025
Since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, ships can no longer sail there. This is set to change at the beginning of next year.
Expansion of the Riesa port approved
The way has been cleared for the construction of a new port terminal in Riesa. The expansion is necessary because the existing container terminal has reached its capacity limit.
Dresden's White Fleet resumes operations after forced break
Nothing works on the Elbe for almost two weeks. The collapse of the Carola Bridge was accompanied by high water. Now the paddle steamers can sail again - but only in one direction for the time being.
Inland waterway vessel leaked: water ingress in engine room
A water ingress on a barge in the port of Brake in the district of Wesermarsch has triggered a major operation by the fire department and water police. On Thursday afternoon, the skipper noticed that his ship was deeper in the water than expected, according to the water police. The water in the engi ..
After five months, the ports on the Upper Elbe are once again served by cargo ships
After five months of low water, cargo ships can once again call at the ports on the Upper Elbe. A total of eleven loads were loaded in Dresden, containing transformers and coolers for machines and rotors. Further shipments are planned.
Proposal for the traffic turnaround
The traffic turnaround is no good as an ideological dispute. Car traffic in large cities and metropolitan areas is often on the verge of collapse and pollutes the environment. Suburban connections by public transport and commuter trains often do not work well. Doubling spending on public transit and long-distance commuter rail is needed. There is also a need to shift freight traffic back from highways to rail and waterways. The goal should be large-scale container loading onto rail and waterways. Freight forwarding should only take place over the last mile.
Salon ships of the White Fleet Dresden are modernized
The salon ships "Gräfin Cosel" and "August der Starke" of the Weiße Flotte Sachsen GmbH are to be modernized on the outside and inside.
Berzdorfer See: Green light for shipping
Lake Berzdorf in the Lusatian Lakeland near Görlitz is ready for shipping. The Saxony State Directorate announced that the Lausitzer und Mitteldeutsche Bergbau-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (LMBV) has withdrawn its objections to the general order on the use of the water body. Only for nature conservat ..