Lávka u Aldisu, Footbridge in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
Lávka u Aldisu is a footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the Elbe in central Hradec Králové, joining Škroupova Street on the right bank with Collinova Street on the left, between Tyršův Bridge and Labský Bridge. Its deck is made of 39 segments of UHPC, a high-strength concrete reinforced with steel fibres and about five times stronger than concrete normally used in bridge structures, carried by steel cables and a steel rib frame.
The bridge was designed following an architectural competition in 2013, with the project created by architects Libor Kábrt, Gabriela Elichová, and Martin Elich. Construction began in September 2021 and the bridge opened to the public in March 2023.
The bridge design resulted from an architectural competition in 2013 where 33 teams participated, with architects Libor Kábrt, Gabriela Elichová, and Martin Elich creating the selected project.
The bridge links Škroupova Street on the right bank with Collinova Street on the left, between Tyršův most and Labský most. It is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, with no motor traffic. A planned revitalisation of Škroupova Street would connect třída Karla IV. with the Aldis zone and Šimkovy sady.
The structure employs steel cables and ribbed concrete construction methods that create a lighter design with extended durability. This technique significantly improves the bridge's lifespan while enabling a visually slender appearance without compromising stability.
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