Stone Bridge in Riga has a new illumination

September 30 at Stone Bridge in Riga again illuminate decorative lanterns. 8 lights, each of which has 10 plafonds were the main decoration of the bridge, but they have not worked in the past decade. Since 1957, when the bridge was opened, the lights have not been repaired, and eventually came to the wiring completely useless. Just last year, the Riga City Council found necessary to repair equipment. The reconstruction will be replaced and corroded cast iron parts, in their place appear lightweight aluminum construction, according to Telegraf.lv. Sami lamps will shine with a bluish tint. Stone (previously - October) bridge across the Daugava River joins the center of Riga with located on the left bank of the city. Its total length exceeds 500 meters. Across the bridge is carried out bilateral tram, trolleybus and car traffic. In order not to disturb him, the reconstruction under way at night. In addition to the lights, the bridge is decorated with cast-iron railings with national ornament.