Prague is moving ahead with plans to expand the number of crossings over the Vltava River, with three new bridges under preparation in different parts of the city.

The projects are intended to improve transport links, reduce pressure on existing routes, and connect districts that have long lacked direct access.

The latest addition, the Dvorecký Bridge, has already opened and is now in daily use. As the city’s 21st bridge over the Vltava, it has quickly become part of Prague’s transport network, particularly for public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Attention is now shifting to other projects, some of which are nearing implementation while others remain in earlier planning stages.

One of the most advanced proposals is the Suchdol Bridge, which forms part of the northern section of the Prague Ring Road. The design, selected through an international competition, was prepared by Studio acht together with the engineering firm Stráský, Hustý and Partners.

Suchdol Bridge

The planned structure would stretch nearly 600 meters across the Vltava valley, rising about 80 meters above the river. It is designed to carry three lanes of traffic in each direction, along with dedicated routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to the Prague Institute of Planning and Development, the design was chosen in part because it limits its impact on the surrounding landscape, avoiding large support structures along the riverbanks.

Another project under consideration is the Rohan Bridge, which would link the districts of Karlín and Holešovice near Rohanský Island. The connection is expected to complement the nearby Hlávka and Libeň bridges, both of which are due for reconstruction.

Rohan Bridge plan

City officials reviewed several proposals for the project in 2024, ultimately selecting a study led by architect Roman Koucký in cooperation with the planning institute. The bridge is expected to support tram lines as well as car traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians. Further discussions are ongoing, particularly regarding the layout of the surrounding area on the Holešovice side, where an architectural competition is expected to follow.

A third project, the planned tram bridge between Podbaba and Troja, is part of a broader effort to improve public transport links in the northern part of the city. The connection would form part of a tram corridor linking Prague 6 and Prague 8, with further extensions toward Suchdol, Bohnice, and Kobylisy.

Unlike the Suchdol and Rohan bridges, this crossing is designed primarily for trams, pedestrians, and cyclists. Regular car traffic is not planned, although emergency vehicles would be allowed. The project is seen as a way to improve connections between outer districts without increasing traffic in the city center.

The bridge was also considered as part of a now-shelved cable car project between Podbaba and Bohnice, which failed to secure environmental approval last year. Despite that setback, city planners continue to view the bridge as a key element of Prague’s future transport network.

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