Experts suggest Vyšehrad Bridge can be preserved with minimum railway disruption

Photo: Zuzana Jarolímková, iROZHLAS.cz

The future of Prague’s historic Vyšehrad Railway Bridge hangs in the balance as debates continue over whether to restore or demolish the landmark structure. A team of international experts has now put forward a study indicating that the iconic bridge could be repaired in just four years, with minimal impact on rail traffic.

According to the study, presented on Thursday by the Foundation for the Rescue of the Vyšehrad Bridge, only 15 percent of the bridge’s steel would need to be replaced.

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Author: Ruth Fraňková