From the night, the Libeň Bridge is closed, trams are diverted

Prague - From tonight until further notice, the Libeňský Bridge in Prague is closed to cars and trams. Part of the bridge is in a state of emergency, and the necessary repairs are expected to take at least three weeks, possibly longer. The closure means changes in public transport, with tram lines being diverted. The city advises cars to use nearby bridges.

Tram lines 1 and 25 will run from Vltavská diverted through Florenc and Křižíková to Palmovka. Lines 6 and 14 will serve the lower part of Holešovice. Selected bus lines are expected to be partially reinforced. The final version of the detour routes is to be known today.

The Libeňský Bridge has long been in very poor condition. The city is planning a complete reconstruction, and is currently waiting for the culture ministry's statement, which is assessing the heritage protection of the cubist bridge. City leadership has faced criticism over the situation. According to the mayors of Prague 7 and 8, it is a failure, and the bridge should have been repaired long ago. Similarly, many opposition councilors see it from statements on social networks.

The Libeňský Bridge is one of the main traffic arteries leading to Holešovice, where places such as the Prague Market, La Fabrika theater, and pick-up points for online retailers are located. Since the Libeňský Bridge was put into operation in 1928, its load-bearing structure has never been repaired.