The bridge over the Daugava in Jēkabpils, built in 1962, is the only river crossing for motor vehicles in the wider region—the nearest alternative is the Pļaviņas Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) tunnel in Aizkraukle, 48 kilometres away, while the Sventes Bridge in Augšdaugava Municipality is 81 kilometres away.
The Jēkabpils Bridge is strategically important for ensuring mobility, but its condition is deteriorating. Both the bridge joints and other elements are damaged, and inadequ...