Installation of a Japanese bridge in a frontline district is complete, and traffic is now open!

The bridge is located on an evacuation route to one of the region’s largest cities, which faces near-daily enemy shelling. As the old bridge was in a state of disrepair, the decision was made to install a temporary bridge crossing nearby.

Japan supported the construction by providing a set of steel structures for the span assembly as humanitarian aid. In Japan, these prefabricated bridges are used as temporary bypasses during major infrastructure repairs. The main advantages of this technology are the speed of installation and the ability to create a crossing of any required length.

We are grateful to our Japanese partners — the installation process went smoothly and strictly followed the provided instructions. In addition to assembling the bridge, the approach roads were constructed and the riverbanks were reinforced.

Traffic is now open on the new bridge, and the old, hazardous bridge has been closed off.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

•Span length: The temporary bridge spans 40 meters and weighs over 216 tons.

•Supports: The bridge piers are Ukrainian-made, featuring foundations built on steel pipes with a diameter of 1.4 meters.

•Main structure: The primary elements of the span are interconnected 10-meter beams. The cross-section of the span consists of 6 beams.

•Decking: A “deck” made of steel flooring panels is installed over the beams.

•Safety: The crossing is equipped with guardrails and a sidewalk — everything necessary for traffic and pedestrian safety.