On September 11, 2024, the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed due to significant corrosion, miraculously causing no injuries. With 130,000 bridges in Germany, over 5,000 require urgent repair, yet budget allocations remain inadequate. The 2024 budget earmarked 4.6 billion euros for infrastructure, but experts argue that substantial additional funds are necessary. Other aging infrastructure, such as railroads and utilities, also suffers from long-term neglect. Politicians highlight the severe underfunding affecting essential public systems, with Deutsche Bahn pressed to address critical repairs by 2030 while financial resources dwindle.
The urgent collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden highlights the critical need for comprehensive infrastructure repair in Germany, where thousands of bridges remain in disrepair.
According to the Federal Ministry of Transport, the current budget discussions emphasize millions earmarked for infrastructure repairs that are far from sufficient given the state of disrepair.
"Our country is running on empty," warned Lars Klingbeil, as he emphasized the neglect and inadequate funding of essential infrastructure projects affecting transport and utilities.
Problems extend beyond bridges to railroads and other critical systems, with Deutsche Bahn facing a daunting task to overhaul its most critical track sections by 2030.
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