Authorities plan "reconstruction" of Old Bridge in Hrodna

The local authorities in Hrodna are set to go on with the reconstruction of the Old Bridge, the 20th century historical site. They want to make four lanes to ease traffic in the central parts of the city.

The 100-year-old bridge will be closed for traffic soon. In two months, reconstruction will be launched, said Mayor Alexander Antonenka.

In the view of the mayor, the bridge will free the city center from traffic jams.

But the local public groups launched a campaign aimed to save the historical sites of the city. An alternative plan to save the Old Bridge was proposed and approved by the Ministry of Architecture. However, the local authorities rejected this plan.