Construction work on the blue miracle: renovation starts with large plans!

Construction work on the blue miracle: renovation starts with large plans!

The scaffolding is ready and the construction workers have their tools on hand: the blue miracle in Dresden has officially been declared a construction site. This imposing connection between the Dresden districts of Blasewitz and Loschwitz, which has been a listed building since 1893, faces a large renovation phase that is to be carried out over a period of five years in several sections. According to MDR , the first renovation section started in February 2023 and was successfully completed in early 2023

What exactly can we expect in the coming years? The road side on the Loschwitz side is equipped and covered to enable weather -independent work. The focus is above all on the exchange of small and medium steel parts and the renewal of corrosion protection. The aim is to maintain the original color of the building, which was set in close coordination with the State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, as well as Dresden.de

renovation steps in detail

not enough! In the coming phase, the entire bridge will be provided with new corrosion protection, and the equipment will also be extensively renewed: this includes lighting, railings and road transitions. Particular attention is paid to performing the work in dust dens and noise -reducing units. The total costs for the renovation amount to an estimated 96 to 126 million euros, depending on the construction costs and potential risks.

A special challenge was that the construction work had to pause due to legal problems. Nevertheless, the traffic continues to be passed over the middle of the bridge during the entire renovation period, which should delight the residents and road users in the region.

earlier repairs and outlook

The work already carried out are remarkable. For example, the middle part of the bridge was extensively renovated and the road crossings were repaired both in the middle of the building as well as on the two pylons. In particular, the walking railways on the undercurrent and upper current side of the bridge have experienced a comprehensive renewal in recent years that affects both corrosion protection and general security.

The next steps include the renewal of other steel components on the bridge and corrosion protection on the old town side, for which costs of around 13 million euros are estimated. Temporary full closures are essential, but one lane is available per direction in order not to bring traffic to a standstill.

So if you are traveling in Dresden in the coming year, you can experience the progress of the renovation of the blue miracle up close. The exciting project not only combines history and technology, but also promises to let the symbols of the city shine in full shine - and that is also in the interest of everyone.

For another example of how bridges are able to renovate, reference is made to the successful renovation of the former railway bridge over the Iller, which today serves as a bicycle and hiking trail. Here, too, attention was paid to the preservation of the architectural beauty and the use of suitable materials, as in a report by general described.