The historic Vřídelní Bridge in Karlovy Vary will close immediately after the International Film Festival for a year-long renovation, the city announced on Thursday. The 19th-century steel structure, which spans the Teplá River near the city’s thermal springs, has been declared structurally unsound and will undergo repairs costing 30 million Czech korunas excluding VAT. The closure begins on Friday, 26 June 2026, and is expected to last until mid-2027, disrupting pedestrian access to the spa district during the peak tourist season .

City officials confirmed that the bridge’s condition was assessed as “hazardous” following routine inspections, prompting the urgent intervention. Mayor Petr Kulhánek stated that the structure’s age—more than 130 years—and decades of heavy foot traffic had accelerated corrosion. “We cannot risk a collapse in the heart of our spa heritage,” Kulhánek said. The project will include full restoration of the riveted steel framework, replacement of corroded sections, and repaving of the pedestrian deck. Access to the Vřídlo geyser and surrounding colonnades will be maintained via alternative routes during the closure.

Across Central Europe, similar infrastructure pressures are forcing closures and upgrades. In Nicosia, Cyprus, the closure of Kritis Street and Philippiados Street for roadworks entered its second week on Thursday, causing severe congestion and disrupting businesses in the city centre. Authorities cited an infrastructure upgrade programme as the reason, with no completion date announced .

In the Czech Republic, Liberec will face further traffic restrictions starting Monday, 6 July 2026, when the Directorate of Roads and Highways begins a two-kilometre repair of the Route 35 bypass behind the Nisa shopping centre. The work follows the recent closure of a bridge over a roundabout near the Globus mall, compounding delays for commuters .

Meanwhile, the town of Hranice demolished its structurally deficient bridge on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, and will open a replacement spanning třída 1. máje by the end of 2026 at a cost of 42 million korunas . In Lipova, Romania, the 1896 Istoric Bridge, closed since 2023, will reopen for pedestrians on 15 August 2026, though full vehicular access remains barred until final works are completed .

In Tallinn, a new traffic arrangement at the Hipodroomi junction, introduced on Thursday morning, has already caused confusion and minor gridlock despite the post-Midsummer lull in traffic. Authorities have pledged to monitor the changes and adjust signage if necessary .

Finally, the Libín lookout tower near Prachatice, closed for nine months, reopened on Thursday in a trial phase, with full public access expected by mid-July. The 20-koruna entry fee will apply to all visitors, the deputy mayor Jan Kotrba announced .

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Traffic disruption hits central Nicosia as roadworks close key routes Severe traffic congestion in central Nicosia was reported on Thursday as the closure of Kritis Street and Philippiados Street for roadworks continued to cause significant delays for motorists and disrupt access to businesses. As reported by Sigma, the restrictions have been in place since last Friday as part of an infrastructure upgrade programme being carried […]

cyprus mail · about 2 hours ago

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irozhlas.cz · about 2 hours ago

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irozhlas.cz · about 2 hours ago

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irozhlas.cz · about 2 hours ago

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adevarul · about 2 hours ago

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gazeta.pl · about 2 hours ago

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irozhlas.cz · about 2 hours ago