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Categories: POLITICS

Palaiopyrgos bridge still hazardous in 2026

Entities: Storm Daniel · Greek government · Palaiopyrgos Bridge · Larissa · Larissanet

Overview

The Palaiopyrgos bridge over the Pinios River near Larissa remains partially collapsed three years after Storm Daniel’s September 2023 flooding. The central span hangs precariously over the water, and despite an official traffic ban, cars, tractors and other farm vehicles continue to use the unsafe crossing daily to avoid a 30‑kilometre detour. Navigation apps still route drivers onto the damaged bridge.

A demolition and replacement contract was signed in spring 2025, but as of July 2026 work has not begun and no timetable has been announced. Regional authorities have warned that the structure could become a dam in a future storm, threatening nearby villages, and have urged the national government to enforce a full shutdown or install safety barriers. Local farmers, who rely on the shortcut for accessing fields, describe the crossing as “playing with death every day.” Community calls for urgent action persist, while officials cite funding and logistical delays as obstacles to starting the new bridge project.

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Palaiopyrgos Bridge in Larissa Remains Hazardously Used Despite Closure

    The Palaiopyrgos Bridge in Larissa, damaged by Storm Daniel, remains officially closed yet still used by locals, prompting a 30‑km detour and calls for demolition and replacement.

  2. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Drivers risk lives crossing collapsed Palaiopyrgos bridge in Greece

    Three years after storm Daniel collapsed the Palaiopyrgos bridge in Greece, drivers still risk crossing it to avoid a 30‑km detour, while a signed contract for a replacement bridge remains idle.

  3. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greek farmers keep using damaged Palaiopyrgos Bridge despite safety risks

    The Palaiopyrgos Bridge in Greece, damaged by Storm Daniel, remains unsafe yet locals still use it to avoid long detours, despite flood risk warnings and delayed repairs.

  4. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Larissa Bridge Still Submerged Three Years After Storm Daniel

    Three years after Storm Daniel flooded Larissa, drivers still risk crossing the partially submerged Palaioypyrgos bridge, disrupting local travel.

Sources

auto-moto.com · chicobarney.blogosfera.uol.com.br · dcnews.ro · dexerto.com · enikos.gr · fatsimare.gr · inkedin.com · metropoles.com · news.yam.md · newsauto.gr · prismaradio.gr · tromaktiko.gr