The cycling infrastructure in Medvode was poor, with disconnected sections and no links between the city center and outskirts. Most paths were narrow, damaged, and not very functional. New, safer cycling paths are planned to solve this problem and encourage daily cycling, aiming to reduce cars in the city center.
The footbridge connects Medvode Preska to Medvode center and then to Pirniče and Vikrče. It is a twin steel arch over the Sava river, spanning it without supports in the riverbed. The main span deck is composite, and the curved ramp on the left bank is reinforced concrete.
The Sava river, Slovenia’s longest, is fragile due to its many fish species. We used an innovative method to build without disturbing the riverbed. The main span was built on-site. A 600-ton Terex crane, brought by 35 trucks from abroad, lifted the footbridge into its final position.
Project typeFootbridgeLocationMedvodeSection lengthTotal length of footbridge 118,35 m: main span 83,2 m, side spans on access ramps 10 mInv. value702,500 €Year(s)2019 – 2021ServicesConcept design, project documentation for obtainig opinions, detail design, tender design Arh, structual designInvestorMunicipality Medvode, SloveniaPhotosKlemen Ilovar
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