Underwater divers are working in cold water to prevent a footpath from collapsing into Nyköpingsån, with the diving company SUAB hired by the municipality for the project. Preparations by SUAB have been visible to daily walkers along the river, and on Thursday, concrete pouring began along the stone-clad riverbank, as documented by SVT Nyheter Sörmland. The specific structural issues causing the footpath to be at risk of collapse have not been disclosed, and it is unclear how long the underwater work will take.
The total cost of the project being carried out by SUAB has not been confirmed, and safety measures or closures for pedestrians during the work remain unspecified. The exact location and extent of the footpath section being reinforced have not been detailed by officials.