Serbian Army builds pontoon bridge over Great Morava River near Svilajnac

The Serbian Army is actively involved in constructing a temporary pontoon bridge across the Great Morava River near Svilajnac, Serbia. This initiative comes at the request of local authorities to facilitate river crossings for residents after the primary bridge in the area was closed to traffic.

Soldiers from the pontoon battalion in Šabac have begun assembling the bridge components. The plan is to transport these elements to the river and assemble the bridge, which is expected to be operational and handed over to the local self-government by the end of the week, following necessary safety checks. The bridge will accommodate passenger vehicles, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, though buses and heavy trucks will continue to use alternative routes.

This is not the first time the army has provided such a solution for the Svilajnac community. Last year, at the beginning of July, a similar pontoon bridge was erected at the same location. That bridge remained functional until the end of November before being dismantled due to safety concerns related to high water levels and the potential for ice formation.

The Ministry of Defense stated that members of the Serbian Army will be responsible for the maintenance and security of the pontoon bridge once it is in use. This temporary measure aims to alleviate the difficulties faced by locals who have been forced to use longer, alternative routes due to the closure of the main bridge.