Riga plans temporary bridge during Vanšu Bridge reconstruction
Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs has ordered preparations for installing a temporary bridge during the planned reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge, set to begin in autumn 2027.
Riga city officials have begun preparing for the future reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge by planning to install a temporary crossing while the main construction work takes place. Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs, of the Progressives party, has instructed the city's Public Space and Mobility Department to begin the necessary preparatory work so that a temporary bridge can be put in place in time.
Reconstruction to start in 2027
According to available information, reconstruction work on the Vanšu Bridge will begin in autumn 2027. This means residents and road users still have time to adjust to the coming changes, as no significant traffic restrictions are expected in the near term.
Why a temporary bridge is needed
The temporary bridge is intended to reduce the impact on traffic and maintain a connection between the two banks of the Daugava River during the reconstruction period. The Vanšu Bridge is one of Riga's most important transport links, so any prolonged closure could create significant difficulties for both public transport and private vehicle traffic.
No detailed information has yet been made public regarding the exact location of the temporary bridge, its technical specifications, or the associated costs. The precise timeline for completing preparatory work on the temporary solution is also not yet known.
City officials note that traffic arrangements on and around the Vanšu Bridge will remain unchanged until reconstruction begins in autumn 2027, allowing residents and businesses to plan their daily routines without any immediate disruption.
