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.
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Bus leaves the road near Großschönau
At night, a public bus meets its fate on a slippery road near Großschönau.
After the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge: Saxony's bridges put to the test
The partial collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge has resulted in special inspections of bridges throughout Saxony. The first traffic restrictions are in place in Bad Schandau and Dresden.
Vehicle registration by mouse click not yet possible everywhere
If you want to register or re-register your car, you can do this digitally in many places. However, some districts in Saxony are still lagging behind. There are security reasons for this, but it is set to change soon.
19 Bridges with "prestressing steel at risk of stress corrosion"
Until now, the interior of bridges has not been inspected. This is set to change following the partial collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge. In Saxony, 19 bridges are being subjected to a special inspection.
New safety measures required on two Dresden bridges
After the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge, the Saxon state capital had endangered bridges additionally inspected. Cracks were discovered - up to 27 centimetres deep.
Electrification of the Saxony-Franconia main line required
For the most part, the Saxony-Franconia main line is only served by diesel locomotives. This must finally change, demands Pro Bahn.
Protests against the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport
A campaign alliance is protesting against the approval for the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport. The environmental association BUND wants to take the matter to court.
Left Party federal chairwoman sees party well prepared for federal elections
The Left Party does not want to stand on one leg like a flamingo in the Bundestag election campaign and is therefore pursuing a dual strategy. In addition to direct mandates, they also want to clear the five percent hurdle.
Teenage moped rider flees from police in the Ore Mountains
A police patrol wants to check two mopeds in Oelsnitz in the Ore Mountains. Suddenly, one of the riders accelerates.
Further measurements at the closed Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau
The Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau has been closed for a good week for safety reasons. Further investigations into the structure will begin soon.
Problems with work delay tunnel renovation on the A4
The renovation of the Königshain tunnel on the A4 has been delayed. Normal operations could only be resumed once the tests have been completed in the spring.
Dresden Chamber of Crafts criticizes closure of the bridge in Bad Schandau
In addition to Dresden's Carola Bridge, the Elbe Bridge in Bad Schandau is also currently impassable for safety reasons. Drivers have to take a long detour. This is causing annoyance.
Dresden Advent traffic: more parking spaces, additional streetcar line
According to the city, the best way to get to Dresden's Striezelmarkt is by bus and train. Because: due to the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge, an important traffic artery is out of action.
Historic GDR express train to be put on the track in Radebeul
The SVT express railcar once ran from Berlin via Dresden and Prague to Vienna - even if it was the last stop for GDR citizens before then. Now it is to be put back on the rails.
Car driver overlooks cyclist - man seriously injured
A woman wants to pull out of a parking space in Dresden's old town. According to the police, she does not notice a cyclist approaching.
After bridge closure: Elbe ferries in Bad Schandau free of charge
Last week, the Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau was suddenly closed for safety reasons. Commuters and residents can now use the Elbe ferries free of charge.
Airport expansion - Leipzig's Left Party calls for legal action by the city
In September, the Saxon state administration approved the expansion of the airport. The Left Party now wants to take action against this.
Dresden replaces old gas lamps with modern LEDs
In the Saxon state capital, old gas lamps still provide light on the streets. Some have already been replaced - others will not.
Lynx Anton hit and killed in the Westerzgebirge mountains
Anton the lynx, who was released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge at the end of August, is dead. He was probably hit by a truck.
Serious technical defects found after cable car accident in the Czech Republic
The investigation by the railroad supervisory authority took three years. It is now clear that an automatic emergency braking system could have prevented the cabin crash. But what had happened to it?
Discussion about extra parking fees for SUVs in Saxon cities
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
SUV parking fees in Saxony's cities: no extra charges planned
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
Future of the closed Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau unclear
Traffic in the Elbe Valley has another bottleneck: after the Dresden Carola Bridge, the crossing in Bad Schandau is also being removed - for safety reasons.
Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau closed: Safety measure after special inspection
After the Carola Bridge in Dresden, the next Elbe crossing in Saxony is no longer available: in Bad Schandau, no cars are allowed to cross the Elbe bridge with the B 172 for the time being. The load-bearing capacity is considered to be at risk.
Noise level at Leipzig/Halle Airport slightly lower at night
Despite falling freight rates, aircraft noise at Leipzig Airport remains a hotly debated topic. Some citizens are taking a particularly creative approach - with self-built monitoring systems.
Autobahn GmbH des Bundes well equipped for winter service on Saxony's highways
The landscape is still dominated by foliage, but soon snowflakes could be falling instead of leaves. Next Monday marks the start of the winter road maintenance season in Saxony.
Hoyerswerda station: restrictions on train services from November
Due to the renovation of the station in Hoyerswerda, train services are expected to be fully closed from November and then restricted for two years.
Autumn overhaul: break at Dresdner Bergbahnen
Before winter operations begin, the suspension railroad and funicular in Dresden are put through their paces.
Cyclist rides through a red light and is hit by a car
On Monday evening, a cyclist and a car driver collide at an intersection in Chemnitz. Both are injured.
Truck overturns at Schkeuditzer Kreuz junction - A14 closed
A truck driver leaves his lane, hits a plank and overturns. An alcohol test on the driver shows clear results.
Airports in Saxony switch to winter plans
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports will be operating their winter flight schedules from Sunday. Those who are drawn to the sun have a choice of various destinations.
Pursuit at walking speed
Police officers pursue a car at very slow speed for almost an hour. When the officers confront the driver, he rams into a police car.
Warning strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports leads to flight cancellations
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a two-day warning strike. Several flights were canceled.
New era in rail transport for northern and western Saxony from 2026
From the end of 2026, rail travel in western Saxony is set to change significantly. New trains, routes and timetables are planned. Millions are to be invested in this.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden follows original concept
The remains of the destroyed train of the Dresden Carola Bridge on the Old Town side have been demolished. A special machine is currently turning the debris into fine rubble - then the excavators move on.
Traffic restrictions in Leipzig due to Prime Minister's Conference and soccer match
Several Leipzig districts will be paralyzed over the next few days due to the Prime Minister's Conference and a Champions League match. Commuters should expect considerable restrictions.
Traffic jam on A14 near Leisnig due to defective truck
There is a traffic jam on the A14 after the engine of a truck breaks down at a roadworks. Traffic is backed up for kilometers in the direction of Leipzig.
Leipzig takes 4th place nationwide in city cycling
Cycling as many distances as possible for 21 days - that's what the city cycling campaign is all about. Leipzig narrowly misses out on a place on the national podium.
Security package of the traffic light coalition rejected: Saxony criticizes inadequacy
The coalition government wanted to grant the security authorities more powers to compare biometric data. However, the Bundesrat stopped the law for the time being - Saxony did not want to support it either.
Problems with water level during demolition at Carola Bridge
The demolition of the destroyed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge has been ongoing since the beginning of October. The demolition work is on schedule, but there are difficulties.
Three people injured in bicycle accident in Leipzig
A 19-year-old man on his bicycle collides with a child and a senior citizen - all three are injured. The police test whether drugs were involved.
Cable cut - train services disrupted in eastern Saxony
Rail traffic in the south-easternmost corner of Saxony is restricted due to a disruption. Unknown persons have cut fiber optic cables between Ebersbach and Zittau - and paralyzed a signal box.
Carola Bridge in Dresden: Demolition work is progressing
The demolition of the collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge is underway. Long-arm excavators are turning the remains on the Old Town side into rubble - they are now being crushed on site.
Collapsed part of the Carola Bridge sprayed
The collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge is considered a source of danger. Despite being cordoned off, it has been entered.
Elderly driver causes accident due to risky driving behavior
There are repeated discussions about the fitness to drive of very old road users. There is no age limit for driving licenses in Germany. Personal responsibility applies.
Cyclist seriously injured in accident
A cyclist wants to pick up on the left, a car driver overtakes - there is contact. The woman suffers serious injuries in the fall.
Man sleeps it off on the hard shoulder
Alcohol often clouds the view. Proof of this is provided by a driver in western Saxony.
Accident - dog pulls girl onto the road
It happens on a walk: A dog pulls a child onto the road, a driver can no longer avoid it.
Passenger association Pro Bahn calls for better communication
A train stops on the open track and causes delays. Passengers are left in the dark. This is how the passenger association Pro Bahn describes it and speaks of a "complete failure".
Airport operator in Leipzig needs new Chief Financial Officer
A change of personnel is imminent at Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG in Leipzig. The airport operator's Chief Financial Officer is leaving.
Ryanair drastically reduces flight offer in Germany from summer 2025
Flying is comparatively expensive in Germany. This is partly due to the recent increase in air traffic tax. Ryanair will reduce its services in Germany in summer 2025.
Lowest car density of the federal states in Saxony
Statistically speaking, more than every second person in Saxony owns a car. Nevertheless, the state ranks far behind the rest of Germany in terms of car density. There are striking regional differences.
Driver caught on highway 4 at 179 km/h
Police officers have caught several speeders during a speed check. One driver was driving almost 100 kilometers per hour too fast.
Only one flight to Leipzig affected by disruption so far
A disruption in air traffic control has caused problems in German airspace, resulting in delays and cancellations. In Leipzig/Halle and Dresden, the effects have so far been minor.
East German airports present industrial sites at trade fair
New industrial areas are to be created around Leipzig/Halle Airport and Dresden. The Expo Real trade fair in Munich is expected to attract the necessary investors.
Saxony's police step up checks against drugs and car thieves
Increased police checks in Saxony are having an effect. Arrest warrants were also executed.
Warning strike: flights in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden canceled
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a warning strike. Numerous flights were canceled.
Additional trains on the Day of German Unity in the direction of Saxon Switzerland and the Müglitz Valley Railway
The VVO is running many additional trains on German Unity Day and at the weekend. Passengers can look forward to extra services and historical highlights on rail services.
Lufthansa cancels flights in Leipzig and Dresden on Wednesday
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig-Halle to go on a warning strike. As a result, a number of flights will be canceled there on Wednesday.
Carola Bridge Dresden: Is TU Dresden's new carbon concrete suitable as a material?
Years ago, Dresden scientists at TU Dresden invented textile or carbon concrete. It is now regarded as the building material of the future - even for bridges.
Collision between streetcars in Dresden - one injured and traffic disruptions
One person was slightly injured in a collision between two streetcars on line 7 in Dresden. There are considerable traffic obstructions in the Albertplatz area.
Car crashes into tree - young driver seriously injured
The road is wet. A young man presses the accelerator anyway. An accident occurs.
Military unit from Saxony-Anhalt on a training trip to Bavaria
In the coming days, long columns of the German Armed Forces will be on the road from the Altmark to Bavaria. Road users are asked to pay particular attention.
Men stop drunk driving and show civil courage
September 19 is celebrated every year as Civil Courage Day. It is intended to encourage people to intervene in an emergency. In the district of Zwickau, two men put this into practice.
Men stop drunk driving on federal highway
September 19 is celebrated every year as Civil Courage Day. It is intended to encourage people to intervene in an emergency. In the district of Zwickau, two men put this into practice.
13.6 million euros for emission-free buses in Leipzig
Saxony's largest city continues to pursue its e-bus strategy. The Ministry of Transport has now injected millions into Leipzig's public transport company.
Carola Bridge Dresden: The Dresden public prosecutor's office is now investigating charges against the construction mayor
The partial collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge is now also a matter for the police and the public prosecutor's office. They are investigating the criminal relevance of the incident.
Leipzig/Halle Airport receives approval for expansion
After a good four years, the controversial expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport has been approved. However, there are some conditions.
HOLD Tram drivers compete in the "European Tram Championships"
Starting off sensitively, braking spontaneously, stopping precisely - precision is the name of the game in the streetcar drivers' competition. There is opera music during the breaks.
Another section of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed
The collapse of the Carola Bridge continues to cause a stir. Now another part of the bridge has been destroyed - but this time on purpose.
Deges presses ahead with construction of new Mulde bridge on the A14
The growing volume of heavy goods traffic in particular has taken its toll on the Mulde bridge on highway 14. Construction work for the new bridge is currently underway. It should be completed by 2028.
Oil spill on A4 near Bautzen: Road closed in the direction of Dresden
A truck leaves the lane and tears open the oil tank on a crash barrier. According to the driver, the reason for this was another truck, according to the police.
Construction industry insists on bridge renovation
A lack of maintenance could have been the cause of the bridge collapse in Dresden. Experts have long been calling for the rapid renovation of dilapidated structures.
Drunk driving and falling asleep: police investigate drunk driving
A 35-year-old man drives his car into a ditch while drunk and is later found asleep against a tree. He remains uninjured.
Condition of German bridges: safety despite the need for renovation
It remains unclear why the bridge in Dresden collapsed. Generally speaking, bridges in Germany are considered safe. Nevertheless, there is still a need for renovation.
Carola Bridge Dresden: Possible cause of the collapse and history
Part of the Carola Bridge in Dresden - built during the GDR era - has collapsed. There is an initial assumption as to the cause.
Bridge collapse in Dresden: Parts of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed during the night
Parts of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapse in the middle of the night. A stroke of luck: a streetcar was not on the bridge at the time.
Carola Bridge collapse: Dresden's district heating supply fails after partial collapse
Parts of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapse in the middle of the night - with consequences for the city's heating supply.
Car overturns near Limbach - driver seriously injured
On Sunday evening, a 46-year-old man loses control of his car and it overturns. This has far-reaching consequences for the driver.
Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland reopened to rail traffic after extensive construction work
The refurbishment of the Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland is progressing. Trains can now once again run on both tracks over the historic structure.
Bridge over Freiberger Mulde near Mulda to be rebuilt
Drivers can rejoice. A bottleneck in the upper Mulde valley is to be removed with the construction of a new bridge. Approval for the project has been granted.
Financing of Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports clarified
Following the DHL deal, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG has now also secured its financial stability - at least until the end of 2026, after which new growth strategies are to be pursued.
Security authorities warn of incendiary devices in air freight
German security authorities are warning of "unconventional incendiary devices" sent by unknown persons via freight service providers. They have "knowledge of several parcel shipments that were posted by private individuals at locations in Europe and caught fire on their way to their addressees in se ..
Car leaves the road in Dresden - three minor injuries
A driver leaves his lane, hits a sign on the central reservation and then drives into several cars. The police have a suspicion as to the cause of the accident.
Cyclist hit by car and injured
A car driver is driving out of a supermarket exit when he overlooks a 52-year-old cyclist. There is a collision.
AfD leader criticizes traffic light coalition and CDU/CSU ahead of state elections
The AfD in Saxony is confident of victory just a few days before the state elections. In the state capital, party leader Weidel announces a "blue miracle".
Focus on road safety at schools in Saxony
For first-graders in particular, the journey to school often poses a safety risk. This is also shown by a large-scale control campaign at the start of school. Many vehicles are traveling too fast.
Truck driver seriously injured in accident on A4
A truck driver leaves his lane on the A4 near Nossen, hits a car on the hard shoulder and breaks through a crash barrier. The police have a suspicion as to the cause of the accident.
Fatal accident - closures on the A4 towards Görlitz
An accident involving a pedestrian and a coach on the highway 4 ends fatally. A few hours later, an articulated truck causes the Königshainer Berge tunnel to be closed.
Bicycle breakdowns: New ADAC service well used in the East
For two years now, cyclists have been able to call the ADAC in the event of a breakdown. Whether it's a flat tire or a broken chain, the service is well used, according to the auto club.
Three injured after rear-end collision on A4 near Dresden
There was a chain reaction of accidents on the A4 west of Dresden. Three people were injured - one of them seriously.
Fatal accident at classic car race in Riesa
Motorcyclists are particularly at risk in road traffic because they do not have the protective cover of a car driver. A leisure activity ends fatally for a motorcyclist in Riesa.
Collision in Bad Brambach - two seriously injured
A driver suddenly feels unwell in Bad Brambach. He loses control of the car and drives into oncoming traffic.
Cyclist seriously injured by streetcar in Zwickau
A streetcar crosses an intersection and crashes into a cyclist. The man is seriously injured. Paramedics happen to be at the scene and begin life-saving measures.
What's next for the Franconia-Saxony Main Line?
For decades, northern Bavaria has been hoping for a faster and more modern train connection between Nuremberg and Saxony. What is happening with electrification?
Heavily intoxicated cyclist stopped in Brand-Erbisdorf
A man looks deep into his glass in Brand-Erbisdorf and then gets on his bike - his excursion ends abruptly in a traffic stop.
Cyclist stopped with almost three per mille in Brand-Erbisdorf
A man looks deep into his glass in Brand-Erbisdorf and then gets on his bike - his excursion ends abruptly in a traffic stop.
Motorcyclist hit by truck in Reichenbach and seriously injured
According to the police, the 41-year-old actually had the right of way. A little later, he was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
SPD and Greens argue about road construction in Saxony
When it comes to cycling, you have to pedal hard. On the home stretch of the legislative period, the Greens and SPD are now kicking each other in the shins on the subject of cycling in Saxony.