Prague - The temporary replacement of the collapsed footbridge between Prague's Troja and Císařský Island will be completed in February 2020. This was written by Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) on his Twitter account. The construction of the temporary bridge is expected to begin this spring. The bridge collapsed on December 2, 2017, injuring four people, two of them seriously. Last year, Prague compensated each of them with 50,000 korunas, and by the end of this January, the insurance company should pay them another amount. The cause of the collapse is still unknown.
"We expect the construction to start at the beginning of the second quarter of this year. The bridge should be operational in the first quarter of next year," said city spokesperson Vít Hofman.
The temporary bridge will replace the original one along the same route and will connect the street Pod Havránkou in Troja with Císařský Island across the river. It will serve pedestrians, cyclists, and in case of need, rescuers will also be able to cross it. Currently, a ferry operates at the site. In the future, Prague plans to hold an architectural competition for the final design of the bridge, which is expected to be six to seven meters wide.
Who is responsible for the bridge's collapse two years ago is still unclear, as the police investigation has not yet concluded.
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