Flood hit Liberec region seeks to tap transport ministry funds for repairs

The Liberec region has launched negotiations with the Ministry of Transport about freeing up funds for repairs to roads and bridges damaged by recent floods. The total bill for damage has been estimated at just over 2.0 billion crowns. Three quarters of this consists of repairs to second and third class roads with the rest destined for bridge repairs. It is estimated that 119 bridges were damaged in the flash floods a week ago, of which around 30 are now in a serious state. Around 80 ridges need less costly maintenance, according to the regional governor Stanislav Eichler.

Author: Chris Johnstone