Riga's Rail Baltica Bridge: A €500 Million Failure?

Riga's Rail Baltica Bridge: A Symbol of Political Failure? Construction of the Rail Baltica high-speed railway bridge in Riga, Latvia, has stalled. The project, funded by European Union funds, has faced significant cost overruns and delays. Local reporter Aleksandrs Blazevics highlights the issue, showing footage of the incomplete structure and criticizing the lack of transparency and mismanagement by officials. "The project has cost five times more than initially planned," says Blazevics, "and they can't even plan the deadlines." Similar unfinished projects in the area further illustrate the problem. The incident raises concerns about the allocation and use of public funds. The video calls for accountability for those responsible for the delays and cost overruns. The unfinished bridge stands as a stark reminder of the need for better governance and transparency in large-scale infrastructure projects.