The opening of the new Tyrš Bridge in Přerov will be accompanied by a big celebration

Přerov - A flyover of military helicopters, the christening of a DVD, and a concert by Věra Špinarová will accompany the ceremonial opening of the new Tyrš Bridge in Přerov next Tuesday. The construction costs reached 120 million crowns. The new bridge is among the largest investments in Přerov in recent years. The city hall intends to symbolically open it on the day it was blown up by the Nazis.
    "From a historical perspective, the Tyrš Bridge is very significant; it was the first bridge in Central Europe made of prestressed concrete. The bridge was blown up by retreating Germans on May 8, 1945. We will be opening the new bridge exactly 67 years to the day later. Moreover, the bridge is very important for the people of Přerov; it is a connection from the bank of the river to the city center," said Bohuslav Přidal, a spokesperson for the city hall, to ČTK.
    The opening of the Tyrš Bridge, which is based on a design by architect Alena Šrámková, is being taken grandly by the city. The celebrations will begin with flyovers from the local helicopter base. The granddaughter of the mayor who opened the original bridge will also be present. A new DVD about the bridge titled "The Story of One of the Exceptional Places in Přerov" will be christened, and historical military equipment will be on display. There will be a market at TGM Square, and in the afternoon, Věra Špinarová, who has a close relationship with Přerov, will perform, added the spokesperson.
    The original Tyrš Bridge, which was destroyed by the German army at the end of World War II, was built in 1903. It was replaced in 1964 by a footbridge that no longer met aesthetic standards or safety due to its technical condition. Construction of the new bridge began in August 2010. The bridge will allow traffic in one direction, with two-way traffic permitted in emergency situations. It is 12.5 meters wide and spans 71.5 meters in length. The new structure also has one peculiarity. Ornithologists advocated for the creation of artificial swallow nests on the underside of the construction.
    The construction has brought not only a new connection between the banks of the Bečva River but also unveiled some of the city's history. Archaeologists found the foundations of the Renaissance Church of St. Mark in the southern forefield. The sacred building is significant as it was linked to prominent figures of the local Unity of Brethren, including Jan Amos Comenius. Experts aim to get the find listed as a cultural monument.