Vienības Bridge in Daugavpils to be rebuilt

The Vienības Bridge was opened in 1935, providing a link between the banks of the Daugava – Daugavpils and Grīva. In the late 1950s, whilst builders were once again working on the bridge, townspeople used ferries and a temporary pontoon bridge for pedestrians to cross the river.

After more than 60 years, the Bridge is to be rebuilt once again, though this time a temporary bridge is planned to span the Daugava. This is part of the contract the local authority has signed with the con...