In Prague, the first phase of the reconstruction of the Libeň Bridge will begin today

Prague - The first phase of the reconstruction of the Libeň Bridge will begin today in Prague, which will involve part of the bridge complex towards Palmovka, including the construction of a new so-called flood bridge. The first part of the works will not include the historical bridge over the Vltava River, which the city plans to replace with a replica.

The Libeň Bridge is a complex consisting of six bridges, designed by architect Pavel Janák in 1928, and has never been repaired. The so-called flood bridge serves as a flood protection, and its demolition on the right bank of the Vltava due to its critical condition began last April. Trams have not been running over the bridge for some time due to its poor condition.

The city originally intended to reconstruct the historical bridge over the Vltava, but it turned out to be in worse condition than expected. In the future, a replica of the structure will be created on the original pillars. The City Technical Communication Administration (TSK) is currently preparing the building permit, which it aims to obtain next year.