The construction of the Dvorecký Bridge in Prague will begin at the turn of August and September

Prague – The Dvorecký Bridge, which will connect Prague 4 with Prague 5, is expected to start construction at the end of August or the beginning of September. It should be completed by the turn of 2024 and 2025. The bridge over the Vltava River, which will serve trams, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians, will be built by the companies Metrostav TBR, Strabag, and Firesta Fisher for 1.075 billion CZK. This was announced to reporters today by Prague Deputy Mayor Adam Scheinherr and the chairman of the board of Metrostav TBR, Aleš Gothard.

"The Dvorecký Bridge is one of those crucial constructions that will help the development of the tram network in Prague and will assist in the development of tram tangential lines in Prague," said Deputy Scheinherr, who is responsible for transportation in the capital.

The consortium of companies Metrostav TBR, Strabag, and Firesta Fisher won the tender, according to the deputy, thanks to the lowest offered price, the shortest proposed time for building the bridge, and the longest proposed warranty period for construction. The companies will complete the bridge within 810 days from the takeover of the construction, Gothard announced. There will be a warranty of 72 months for the construction work and 120 months for the reinforced concrete structure of the bridge. The capital is expected to sign the contract with the selected contractor this week, Scheinherr stated.

The eastern exit of the bridge will be near Žluté lázně, north of Jeremenková Street, while the western exit will be close to the tram stop Lihovar. According to the deputy, construction of the bridge is expected to begin on the Smíchov side. The architectural design of the bridge was created during the previous city administration. The project documentation for the construction was developed by the companies Tubes and Atelier 6. The final construction permit was obtained for the project this spring. The bridge will measure 388 meters in length and 16 meters in width.

The design by architects from Tubes and Atelier 6 is intended to blend seamlessly into the Vltava valley. In searching for the shape solution, the authors were inspired by František Mencl, who was the designer of bridges for the capital Prague in the first half of the 20th century. They noted that Mencl was well aware of the importance of ensuring that the bridge fits well into the surrounding buildings and urban landscape without disrupting the valuable panorama. The design of the space beneath the bridge is being developed by visual artist Krištof Kinter. Among other things, the project will include a café, a picnic zone, and Kinter's original sculpture.

The designation of the bridge as Dvorecký Bridge is a working name. Earlier this year, Scheinherr proposed that the bridge be named after the late former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The final name of the new bridge will be discussed.

Currently, the Štvanická footbridge is being built between Prague's Holešovice and Karlín. Since May 16, the Barrandov Bridge in the capital has been under repair. This year, the work is planned for 110 days, with further phases of repairs scheduled for the coming years. The complete reconstruction is expected to cost a total of 594.5 million CZK. The Libeň Bridge and the heritage-protected Hlávkův Bridge are also set to be renovated. There are also discussions about constructing the so-called Rohanský Bridge, which would connect Jateční Street in Prague 7 with Urxova Street in Prague 8. However, no decision has yet been made regarding the construction of a bridge between Karlín and Holešovice.