Skakun Bridge, Road bridge in Bubeneč district, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Skakun Bridge is a road bridge in Bubeneč that connects Korunovační and Ukrajinských hrdinů streets while crossing over railway tracks below. It provides traffic flow between neighborhoods and serves as a vital link for vehicles moving through the northern Prague districts.
The bridge was named in 2022 after Ukrainian soldier Vitalii Skakun, who died during the conflict. This naming was a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine and reflected a broader European movement to rename urban infrastructure.
The naming of this bridge represents Prague's solidarity with Ukraine, joining other European cities that renamed infrastructure near Russian diplomatic buildings.
The crossing is accessible to both pedestrians and vehicles, offering direct passage between Bubeneč and surrounding areas. The bridge is usable year-round and makes it easy to navigate through this section of the northern districts.
Municipal records identify this structure with the code Y-012, connecting neighborhoods without affecting residential addresses in the surrounding area.
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