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Committee decides to maximize number of car lanes on Carola Bridge.

Controversy regarding the latest Carolabridge construction has been resolved by the construction committee, although the final approval remains pending.

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Construction Committee's Decision on New Carolabridge: Although a verdict has been reached, the...
Construction Committee's Decision on New Carolabridge: Although a verdict has been reached, the matter remains unfinalized.

Council Discusses Car Lanes for Carol Bridge Rebuild

Committee decides to maximize number of car lanes on Carola Bridge.

Tentative decision made by the building committee, with council meeting to make final decision on the Carol Bridge lane configuration.

ById Hermann Tydecks

Dresden - It's all come down to a standoff: the Carol Bridge rebuild is looking at four lanes, but the final say hasn't been pronounced just yet.

In the lowdown:

  • The rebuild of Dresden's Carol Bridge could sport 4 car lanes.
  • Building committee votes 7 to 5 in favor of the plan, but the council may still choose otherwise.
  • 4 planning offices tapped for design proposals.
  • SPD worries about increased costs and a broader bridge.
  • Construction slated for 2027, finish date pegged for 2029.

AI-generated summary: The building committee's verdict on the long-awaited decision regarding Dresden's bridge rebuild has been put forth, leaving the city council to make the final call.

The joint bid from CDU and Team Zastrow (TZ), alongside FDP/FB, that includes four lanes, gained a majority seven to five vote. AfD and BSW joined the alliance, while SPD, Greens, Left, and PVP voted against it.

Extras: In the grand scheme of the resolution from Monday: Four experienced planning offices will be commissioned to craft designs after a suitable bid process. These designs will then be evaluated by a team consisting of council members and city officials.

Stefan Engel (32), an SPD councilor, has expressed concerns that a wider bridge of around 40 meters (previously 33 meters) and extra costs in the millions may result from the decision. Plus, as many as 15 traffic experts have echoed similar warning calls[3].

**Engel's arguments are being brushing off by Böhm (60, CDU). He claims that it is feasible for the city to build a bridge around 37 meters wide with four car lanes, tracks, and bike paths while fitting within the administration's cost planning of approximately 140 million euros[3]. He also doubts that the decision will lead to a prolonged construction time[3].

The speculated timeline is for construction to start in 2027 and conclude in 2029, according to Böhm[3]. Time will tell whether the council will align with the committee's call.

Cover image: Robert Michael/dpa, Thomas Türpe

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[1] "Demolition of the Carol Bridge in Dresden is in full swing." (2025, June 11). Retrieved from Dresden24.[2] "New Carol Bridge: How Many Lanes Should There Be?" (n.d.). Retrieved from DresdenDocs.[3] "Dresden SPD Warns against Four-Lane Carol Bridge" (n.d.). Retrieved from Link.

  • The industry of design and planning is set for a busy period, with four offices commissioned to submit proposals for the redesign of the Carol Bridge in Dresden.
  • The future of the bridge, particularly in terms of its width and associated finance implications, remains a topic of debate between the city council and the building committee, with concerns expressed about the potential increase in costs and the broader bridge structure.

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