Most Józefa Piłsudskiego w Nowym Sączu

The Józef Piłsudski Bridge is a road bridge in Nowy Sącz that crosses the Dunajec River. It connects the Helena district with the Chełmiec municipality and runs along National Road 28.

The original wooden bridge from the late 19th century was destroyed in January 1945 when German forces detonated it during their retreat. A steel arch structure then replaced the destroyed crossing for several decades.

The bridge functions as a meeting place where locals gather and observe the river below. It connects different districts, allowing people to travel daily while experiencing views of the Dunajec.

The bridge was comprehensively renovated in 2018 to handle growing traffic and improve the road connection. The crossing is wide enough today for modern vehicular traffic in both directions.

After destruction, locals built a temporary steel arch structure that lasted over two decades. This unexpected durability of a makeshift solution reflects the ingenuity of the post-war period.

Location: Nowy Sącz

GPS coordinates: 49.62960,20.68710

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09