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Saturday, November 23, 2024

New Bridge in Uppsala Stuck Open, Repairs Uncertain

Published: 2024-05-04

The newly inaugurated Tullgarns Bridge in Uppsala has been stuck in its open position since Friday evening, causing significant disruptions and leaving officials without a clear timeline for repairs.

The malfunction occurred barely a week after the bridge's opening, surprising residents and commuters.

Uppsala's municipal authorities are actively working to resolve the issue, with technical teams on-site to assess and repair the bridge.

In the meantime, traffic is being rerouted, and no estimate is available for when the bridge will be operational again.

This unexpected glitch has caught the attention of the community, including individuals like Kjell Blomquist, who found himself directly impacted by the bridge's failure.