Railway bridge repairs will completely close road II/526 on Sládkovičova street in Kokava nad Rimavicou for two separate four-day periods in November 2026, the local municipal government announced.
Bridge Reconstruction Timeline
The total closure of both traffic lanes affects the area near the local football field, where the railway bridge crosses the Lučenec-Utekáč railway line. Municipal authorities scheduled the construction work in two distinct phases. The first phase runs continuously from November 13 to November 16, 2026. The second phase follows exactly one week later, lasting from November 20 to November 23, 2026.
Unlike standard daytime construction projects, these closures remain active 24 hours a day throughout each four-day block. Drivers cannot cross the bridge in the evenings once construction machinery stops operating, as the physical barriers stay in place.
Did You Know? The infrastructure work focuses directly on the railway bridge located beside the local football pitch in Kokava nad Rimavicou, which spans the rail line connecting Lučenec and Utekáč.
Detour routes vary by vehicle size and weight
The municipality established multiple detour routes based on vehicle size, weight, and local residency status. Public bus transport and local residents will use a short, roughly 700-meter bypass along Bakulíniho street running around the local cemetery, as outlined by the local government.
Passenger vehicles and smaller transports under ten meters long and weighing up to 12 tons will take much longer to travel. These motorists must take a detour stretching approximately 67 kilometers through Hriňová, Sihla, and Utekáč.
Heavy freight carriers and vehicles exceeding the ten-meter length limit or the 12-ton weight restriction face the most severe disruption. Authorities prepared a massive 127-kilometer detour route for oversized trucks, leading through Rimavská Baňa, Hnúšťa, Brezno, Sihla, and Hriňová.
Signage and travel advice for motorists
Temporary traffic signage will mark all affected routes and detour paths across the region. Officials advise motorists to factor in substantial extra travel time when planning trips through the area during the November closure dates and to follow all posted road signs.
Why road II/526 closes and detour details
Why is road II/526 closing in Kokava nad Rimavicou?
The road faces a complete closure due to the reconstruction of a railway bridge located near the local football field on Sládkovičova street.
What are the exact dates for the bridge construction closures?
The municipal government scheduled the continuous four-day closures from November 13 to November 16, 2026, and again from November 20 to November 23, 2026.
How long are the detours for cars and trucks?
Passenger vehicles under 12 tons and 10 meters must take a 67-kilometer detour via Hriňová, Sihla, and Utekáč, while heavier trucks face a 127-kilometer route through Rimavská Baňa, Hnúšťa, Brezno, Sihla, and Hriňová.
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