Due to the mild weather and lack of snow in the Arbogaån area, the spring flood with high flows is not expected to get rid of this year. Therefore, the municipality has decided that work on the bridge, which is now to replace the regulatory gaps, should be started already.

- The work on renovating the Herrgårdsbron bridge is complex and we are fully guided by nature's conditions and influence. However, that we can get started already is positive from the project's point of view. We get larger margins to keep to the time frame in case we encounter unexpected problems or delays along the way, says Vesa Matikainen project manager at Arboga Kommunalteknik AB.

Plan ahead

Car traffic across the bridge is completely shut down, but the bridge is open to cyclists and pedestrians. The renovation also means that the construction of the bronze should be improved. This year's work will continue as far as possible in the fall, then the final stage will be done in 2021.

- There will be some impact on traffic flows, but we hope and believe that the Arbo residents and visitors have an understanding that this work must be carried out. It is mainly about their security, says Vesa Matikainen.