Roman Bridge in Córdoba undergoes flood repairs in September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 08:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Roman Bridge and repair works in Córdoba, locally called Puente Romano de Córdoba, are the subject of a current restoration operation announced on 18 September 2026. The work follows damage caused by flooding of the Guadalquivir and is taking place within the historic centre of the Andalusian city.
Repair works address flood damage beneath Roman Bridge
The Junta de Andalucía is repairing damage to paving, electrical installations and other affected elements. The operation also removes earth, sediment and material carried by the river, while restoring the hydraulic section beneath affected arches.
According to the repair report published on 18 September, cleaning was under way that week beneath the crossing. The work is concentrated on the two arches nearest the Calahorra Tower, where the floods left a substantial accumulation of material.
The bridge-specific works have a budget of more than €240,000. Once the current work is complete, the plan also includes replacing ornamental lights damaged on the bridge's cutwaters.
Roman Bridge links Córdoba's major heritage sites
The repair matters to visitors because the crossing is part of the main monumental route between the Mezquita-Cathedral and the Calahorra Tower. The same route places the bridge beside the Guadalquivir and within Córdoba's historic centre, which is recognised as World Heritage.
The municipality's tourism plan describes the bridge's historical context as part of Córdoba's long urban development. Its history includes repeated repairs and rebuilding, so the 2026 operation is one more intervention in a structure shaped by successive periods of use and conservation.
The current work also links the bridge's architectural value with the river environment. Removing deposits from beneath the arches is intended to restore the water section around the affected openings, while repairs to paving and lighting address elements encountered by people crossing above.
Flood repairs continue along Córdoba's Guadalquivir
The bridge project forms part of the Andalucía Actúa plan for areas affected by heavy rain. The wider provincial programme includes road works elsewhere in Córdoba, but the bridge operation is a separate intervention focused on the historic crossing and its immediate surroundings.
Reports from Cordópolis confirm the flood-repair details, including work on paving and electrical installations. The report also places the operation in the area around the bridge rather than describing a new cultural programme or a temporary festival.
Visiting Roman Bridge: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The repair works were announced on 18 September 2026 and were under way during that week at the Roman Bridge in Córdoba.
- The confirmed work concerns the bridge structure and its surroundings, especially the two arches nearest the Calahorra Tower. No separate visitor closure was announced in the reports checked.
- The crossing stands on the Guadalquivir between the Mezquita-Cathedral and the Calahorra Tower in Córdoba's historic centre.
- Visitors should expect visible activity beneath the bridge, including removal of sediment and river-borne material, while the operation continues.
- Spain's official language is Spanish and the national currency is the euro.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Roman Bridge
What has changed at Roman Bridge?
Repair works are addressing flood damage to paving, electrical installations and the area beneath the bridge. Cleaning is focused on the two arches nearest the Calahorra Tower.
Where is Roman Bridge and how do you get there?
The crossing is in Córdoba's historic centre on the Guadalquivir, linking the Mezquita-Cathedral and the Calahorra Tower. It is reached as part of the central monumental route through the city.
What is Roman Bridge?
Roman Bridge is a historic crossing over the Guadalquivir in Córdoba. It forms part of the city's World Heritage historic centre and is now undergoing flood-related repairs.
