Přerov has started the long-planned construction of Tyrš's Bridge

Přerov - The Přerov town hall yesterday started the long-planned construction of the new Tyrš Bridge over the Bečva River. It will replace the existing footbridge, which is in poor condition. The investment will require more than 116 million crowns. Part of the construction, which will last until spring 2012, will also include the repair of the foreland on Brabansko street, said the spokesperson for the Přerov city hall, Bohuslav Přidal.
    The original Tyrš Bridge from the early 20th century was destroyed by the German army at the end of World War II. The current footbridge at the site of the future bridge is from 1964. It does not meet aesthetic standards and its technical condition is also poor, with the risk of collapse in extreme cases.
    "After eight years, during which an architectural competition took place, several public meetings were held regarding the appearance of the new bridge, and the project documentation was prepared, the contract for the construction was signed with Skanska on August 10. The ceremonial laying of the foundation stone took place yesterday," the spokesperson said.
    The new Tyrš Bridge will be wider than the existing footbridge. As a result, it will serve not only pedestrians and cyclists but also one-way drivers of vehicles up to 3.5 tons. The construction will also include the relocation and dismantling of engineering networks, as well as the demolition and reconstruction of internal supports and riverside walls.