Prague council executive backs demolition of Libeň bridge

Prague City council’s executive committee has decided to support the demolition of Libeň bridge, a 1928 construction with Cubist elements.

In its place a new bridge would be built.

The latest decision appears to be another nail in the coffin of the historic bridge, which many argue should be saved.

The bridge is in a dangerous state and had to be closed to most traffic for seven weeks this year. The executive’s decision has to be agreed by the full council which meets on Thursday.