Hisingsbron stuck in open position

SVT has located 16 instances where the Hisingsbron has had problems with bridge opening since its inauguration four years ago. Now Raid Karoumi, professor of bridge construction at KTH, believes that the type of bridge that the Hisingsbron is is extra sensitive. – It was perhaps not a great choice with a lift bridge, he says.

The Hisingsbron in Gothenburg has become stuck in the open position and traffic has been stopped over the bridge, writes Göteborgs-Posten. The fault occurred at around 6.30pm when a bridge flap got stuck when opening, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. – Unfortunately, the bridge has become stuck in a tilted position. The bridge is supposed to be half-open, so all road and sea traffic has been stopped, says Axel Wannersko...

The Hisingsbron bridge is stuck in the open position. Traffic has now been stopped over the bridge. Technicians are on their way to the scene.