This week, concreting works were carried out on the ortho-composite slab of the new bridge over the Savinja River in Polule near Celje. On the 65-meter-long main span with a steel arch, a 10 cm thin reinforced concrete slab was installed on both lanes separated by the arch. On the shared pedestrian and cycling areas, as well as in the service walkway zone, the deck surface was finished with a non-slip epoxy coating. The removal of two temporary supports in the Savinja riverbed has also begun. The next stages of construction include the installation of waterproofing, asphalt paving, bridge railings and other finishing works.The new, 110-meter-long bridge over the Savinja River is a significant step in reducing the risk of flooding in Celje. The bridge will improve local hydraulics during high stages of the Savinja River, while improving transport infrastructure and connectivity within the local community. The bridge project was prepared by Ponting Bridges.
The new bridge at Polule will span the Savinja River with a large main steel span without supports in the riverbed and with two end inundation spans that extend into the roundabout on the right bank and the curve of the road on the left bank. The main span, which is 65 meters long, is designed as a steel ortho-composite structure with a steel arch, while the end inundation spans, each 22.5 meters long, are designed as concrete integral frame structures.
The 18.4 meters wide bridge will have two lanes, separated by an arch, and a separate area for safe crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. The bridge will replace the recently demolished bridge that was damaged during the 2023 floods. The lower edge of the new bridge will be as much as 2.7 meters higher than its predecessor.
Construction began at the beginning of 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2026.
The works are being carried out by VOC Celje, while the steel structure was manufactured by Adteh and BS VAR. The investor of the investment is the Slovenian Water Agency (DRSV), and the project is financed from the funds of the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Project details:
Bridge over Savinja River at Polule near Celje
