This year, the capital will continue the construction of a pedestrian bridge from the Obolonskaya Embankment to the Obolonsky Island, which it will carry out from 2020 at the expense of philanthropic funds. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko announced on his Telegram channel.

"This year, the capital will continue the construction of a pedestrian bridge from the Obolon embankment to the Obolon island, which it will carry out from 2020 at the expense of philanthropic funds. We do not attract money from the city budget. Kyiv received funds for the continuation of construction from the Metropolis of Greater Paris. These are earmarked funds that foreign partners allocated to us for the construction of this very object," said the mayor of Kyiv.

At the beginning of 2023, 3 piers of the bridge have already been installed and the installation of the fourth has begun, as well as materials have been purchased. This year, with the funds provided by the Metropolis of Greater Paris, the installation of the 4th pier of the bridge will be completed, auxiliary and partially supporting structures will be purchased and installed, and metal structures will be purchased.

We will remind, according to the project, the bridge structure will rest on 4 supports, two of which are located in the channel. The pedestrian facility will be 4 meters wide and 164 meters long. The bridge will have an interesting architectural appearance and will be comfortable for people with reduced mobility. Bridges will not hinder the passage of small vessels to Obolon Bay.

Arranges the city and the territory of Obolonsky Island, which is part of the regional landscape park "Dnieper Islands".

"We plan to turn Obolonsky Island into a modern recreation area for Kyivans with the preservation of flora and fauna," noted Vitaliy Klychko.