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Controversial Stockholm bridge nears completion: “So ugly”
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Controversial Stockholm bridge nears completion: “So ugly”

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Gamla stan and Slussen in Stockholm is nearing completion after disputes, delays and criticism.
  • Stockholm Deputy Mayor for Finance Anders Östberg presented the bridge and its name at Munkbrokajen.
  • Residents remain divided, with one calling the bridge ugly and another dismissing the criticism as nonsense.

Stockholm’s much-discussed pedestrian and cycle bridge is almost finished, but its arrival has hardly been free of controversy. The project linking Gamla stan with Slussen has faced disputes, delays and persistent criticism.

We are very happy to be able to present the name of, and show off, this beautiful bridge today.

— Anders ÖstbergStockholm’s deputy mayor for finance spoke while presenting the nearly completed bridge.

In light drizzle at Munkbrokajen, Stockholm Deputy Mayor for Finance Anders Östberg stood in a construction helmet and high-visibility vest as work continued behind him. He held a large sign covered by a cloth, ready to reveal the bridge’s name.

“We are very happy to be able to present the name of, and show off, this beautiful bridge today,” Östberg said.

Ugly.

— A Stockholm residentA resident gave a negative assessment of the bridge.

Not everyone shares that enthusiasm. One Stockholm resident described the bridge as “ugly,” while another dismissed the criticism as “nonsense.” The opposing reactions capture the debate surrounding a structure that is now close to completion.

The criticism is nonsense.

— Another Stockholm residentA second resident dismissed criticism of the bridge.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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