NEW PEDESTRIAN-CYCLE BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE ON THE EXISTING PILLARS OF THE FORMER FRANZ JOSEPH BRIDGE

The project for the construction of a pedestrian-cycling bridge and the renovation of the Petrovaradin Fortress and Suburbs includes:

• Construction of the bridge on the existing pillars of the old bridge;

• Construction of access ramps for the bridge and landscaping of the ground floor on the Novi Sad side, along Boulevard cara Lazara from the intersection with Stevana Musića Street to the intersection with Radnička Street;

• Reconstruction of Kamenički put Street at the foot of the Petrovaradin Fortress and the construction of access ramps for the bridge with landscaping of the ground floor on the rampart along Kamenički put;

• Rehabilitation and arrangement of the former railway tunnel with the construction of a new tunnel branch and a tunnel shaft for accommodating elevators and staircases;

• Exit to the Fortress and ground-level landscaping in the parking area at the site of the former guardhouse;

• Reconstruction of the road and access to the tunnel in the "Lovoturs" zone and installation of a prefabricated toilet.

The bridge has a total width of 12 meters, while the axle construction span of the bridge is 412m.The construction of the new bridge will create a new continuous pedestrian and bicycle path. Access to the bridge from all directions in the immediate vicinity will be solved by traffic loops, which will enable comfortable movement of users.

During 2019, an urban planning and architectural competition was held for the Conceptual Design of a Bridge over the Danube on the existing pillars of the former Franz Josef Bridge in Novi Sad, in which the winning solution was selected, which successfully resembles the "old" bridge. Its construction and appearance fit into the overall environment, without disturbing the views of the Petrovaradin Fortress.

The project includes the construction of a bridge with accessible traffic surfaces on the existing pillars of the Franz Josef Bridge and the reconstruction of the existing tunnel with elevators to the upper plateau.