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Ostrava to build new footbridge on international cycle route, resistant to hundred-year floods Image: Magistrát města Ostrava
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Ostrava to build new footbridge on international cycle route, resistant to hundred-year floods

From iDNES · () Czech

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

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  • Ostrava is constructing a new footbridge over the Ondřejnice River in Proskovice to improve the international cycle route between Krakow and Vienna.
  • The new steel bridge will replace a dilapidated wooden one and is designed to withstand extreme weather, including hundred-year floods.
  • The project, costing 9.5 million CZK, is expected to be completed and open to cyclists by spring of next year, enhancing safety and comfort on the route.

Cyclists traveling the international route connecting Krakow and Vienna will soon benefit from a significant upgrade as Ostrava begins construction of a new footbridge. Located in Proskovice, the bridge will span the Ondřejnice River, replacing a deteriorating wooden structure that was closed last year due to safety concerns.

The new footbridge will be a modern steel construction, designed not only for improved aesthetics and functionality but also for resilience. Engineers have ensured the structure can withstand extreme weather conditions, including the force of a hundred-year flood, providing a reliable passage regardless of environmental challenges.

This infrastructure project represents a substantial investment in the region's cycling network. The total cost for the new steel footbridge is estimated at 9.5 million Czech koruna. The investment underscores a commitment to enhancing the cycling experience and promoting sustainable transportation options along this key European route.

Construction is underway, with the aim of opening the new footbridge to cyclists by the spring of next year. This development promises a safer, more comfortable, and more dependable journey for those utilizing the international cycle path, further solidifying its importance as a recreational and transit corridor.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. 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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