Big upset was caused yesterday in Arta when the wooden bridge in the Lakeside Park.

The bridge, the collapse of which was recorded on video, had ceased to be used, but there was no information sign or blockade, according to what residents who visit the area testify.

In fact, in the same spot very often children play feeding the ducks.

After the collapse of the bridge, when there were dozens of young and old in the park, space blocked and the familiar ones were placed prohibitory ribbons.

The Municipality of Artaia with a post on his page he makes it known that the bridge fell due to wear and tear

“The little bridge was closed to citizens as a precaution by the services of the Municipality, as evidenced by police documents. Our services had started the restoration procedures before this particular development, which will obviously be re-evaluated,” he says characteristically.

However, it has not been known whether the specific bridge had been maintainedfrom its construction until recently.

It is noted that the bridge was built so that walkers and visitors could have access to the islet located near the point.

When they realized that the bridge was on the verge of collapseCitizens who had visited the park began to record the scene with their mobile phones, until finally she fell.

The incident caused a storm of reactions against the Municipality for lack of maintenance.

The municipality of Artaion posted with a Facebook post about the incident. “We inform the citizens that the small bridge of the Riverside Park collapsed today due to wear and tear. The bridge was closed to citizens as a precaution by the Municipality services, as evidenced by police documents. Our services had started the restoration procedures before today’s development, which will obviously be re-evaluated”, he noted.