Demolition of the Carol Bridge in Dresden: Live with spectacular collapse!

Demolition of the Carol Bridge in Dresden: Live with spectacular collapse!

Dresden, Deutschland - On June 12, 2025, the demolition work at the Carol Bridge in Dresden was officially started. The measures started on Thursday morning with the controlled demolition of the two bridge trains A and B. The first bridge train A collapsed at 1:15 p.m., followed by bridge train B, which fell shortly after 5 p.m. Both middle parts of the bridge are now on trap pads in the Elbe and are being removed to make room for the new Carol Bridge. Saxon reports that the demolition work will be continued by 8 p.m. on Thursday and 6 a.m. on Friday, with daily working hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The public, consisting of Dresden citizens and tourists, follows the exciting process via Livestream on various platforms, also at tag24 available. The work is designed to carry out a controlled demolition on a special fall bed made of sand. Spectators were able to observe dust clouds during the first days of demolition and the breaking of the asphalt and concrete ceiling by special excavators.

demolition details and safety precautions

The ruins are removed after the bridge parts are shared. First, the smaller parts are removed, followed by the setting up of a construction road for a smooth river course. The Elbe remains closed to shipping during the demolition work to ensure the safety of the work. dresden.de emphasizes that the bridge has been closed to traffic since September 2024. The complete demolition is planned for the end of 2025; Planning for the new construction of the third Carolabrücke is already underway.

bridge train C was collapsed about eight months ago, which made further security precautions necessary. The process of controlled demolition not only requires experienced experts, but also special equipment, including excavators with cameras to monitor progress.

future developments

The demolition work is part of a more comprehensive city plan for maintenance and new construction projects in Dresden. Near the Carol Bridge, the renovation of the blue miracle has also been being worked on since May 2025, with the aim of minimizing traffic restrictions during the construction period. Starting with the Loschwitz side, the entire process should be completed by December 2029.

These ongoing and planned projects underline the city's commitment to modernize the infrastructure and ensure that Dresden will remain attractive as a traffic and cultural center in the future. The progress in the demolition work of the Carol Bridge is an important step in this direction.