Drivers Risk Their Lives: Collapsed 2023 Bridge in Greece is Still Being Used Daily!
In Greece, a bridge that was severely damaged in the great flood disaster in 2023 is still being used, despite it being forbidden to cross. Drivers who use the Palaiopyrgos Bridge take a major risk to save time and fuel instead of choosing the longer alternative route.
Here are the details.
The Storm Made the Bridge Unusable
The Thessaly region of Greece faced one of the most destructive weather events in Europe in 2023. Storm Daniel caused significant damage in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey, with the infrastructure in the Thessaly region being hit particularly hard.
Dozens of bridges in the region became unusable due to the flood disaster caused by heavy rainfall. One of these bridges was the Palaiopyrgos Bridge, which connects the municipalities of Tempi and Agia.
The middle part of the bridge collapsed due to the impact of the floodwaters. The structure was officially closed to traffic on the grounds that it was not safe.
Vehicles Continue to Cross Despite the Danger
However, despite the years passing, some drivers ignore this prohibition. Despite warning signs at the entrance of the bridge, locals prefer the risky crossing because the alternative route is longer.
Drone footage shows a vehicle carefully moving over the bridge, which is collapsed in the middle and tilted. The footage reveals that the bridge is still actively used and has attracted great attention on social media.
Tourists Even Choose This Route: Alternative Route Wastes Time and Fuel
According to the local community, the main reason is not that they want to use this unsafe route, but that the alternative route makes daily life difficult. The new route means a longer distance, more fuel consumption, and time loss for some drivers. Especially the local people who constantly use the region, want the connection that has been used for years to be reopened as soon as possible.
Another notable detail about the Palaiopyrgos Bridge is that tourists are also directed to this route from time to time.
The local community is complaining about the lack of resolution of an important transportation link for years. However, the Palaiopyrgos Bridge still continues to be one of the symbols of infrastructure problems forgotten after natural disasters.
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