What is reasonable to expect
The bridge is designed for pedestrians and is not a stepped monument. Crossing between the two banks is a normal walk, and wheeled devices can in principle use the deck, subject to conditions on the day.
What this guide has not verified
- Continuous step-free continuity on every approach, in both directions.
- Current gradients on the Old Town streets leading to Erekle II Street.
- The exact surface at each entrance after seasonal wear.
- Any temporary barrier from works, events or filming.
These points change with construction, maintenance and events. Check them for the specific route you intend to take.
How to plan around uncertainty
Choose the bank that matches your onward route, then shorten the walking distance as far as possible with a taxi or the metro. Travelling with a companion, and having a clear return route, reduces the impact of an unexpected barrier.
- Ask your accommodation about the nearest low-gradient approach.
- Have a plan B on the opposite bank in case one side is obstructed.
- See the senior visitors page for rest-point and pace planning.