The Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau (B 172) is closed to all traffic with immediate effect. This measure follows a recent special inspection and the resulting inspection report. The bridge must be closed immediately due to longitudinal cracks in the lower span and the associated risk to the load-bearing capacity. The bridge will remain fully closed to all traffic until further notice. Acoustic sensors are currently being installed on the bridge, which are intended for monitoring and a load test, Bad Schandau, Saxony, Germany
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The Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau (B 172) is closed to all traffic with immediate effect. This measure follows a recent special inspection and the resulting inspection report. The bridge must be closed immediately due to longitudinal cracks in the lower span and the associated risk to the load-bearing capacity. The bridge will remain fully closed to all traffic until further notice. Acoustic sensors are currently being installed on the bridge, which are intended for monitoring and a load test, Bad Schandau, Saxony, Germany

Date

Feb 27, 2025

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Photo12/ImageBROKER/Sylvio Dittrich

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BRK26I03_316

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