In Kyiv, transportation connections between banks are being changed: which bridges will be affected by restrictions

In Kyiv, due to additional security threats, backup schemes for transport links between the right and left banks of the Dnieper are being introduced. The changes will apply to the Paton Bridge, the North Bridge, and the South Bridge. Part of the freight traffic will be redirected to alternative routes, and a reversible traffic direction has been provided on one of the crossings.

The minister of internal affairs of Ukraine, Ivan Vyhivsky, announced the new traffic organization. According to him, backup routes are necessary to reduce traffic load on the bridges and organize automobile flows in the face of additional security challenges.

How traffic on Kyiv bridges will change

On the Paton Bridge, reversible traffic is planned. In the morning hours, from 07 to 00, from 10 to 00, three of five lanes will be allocated for traffic heading to the right bank. In the evening, from 16 to 00, from 20 to 00, three lanes will operate in the direction of the left bank.

Approaches to the North Bridge will see police redirecting trucks via the Podilsky Bridge crossing. At the same time, it is planned to resume traffic for public transport from the left bank to the right. In the opposite direction, passenger cars and public transport will be able to move.

For the South Bridge, an alternative route for freight traffic has also been designated. Vehicles moving from the left bank to the right will be directed through the Darnytsky Bridge. No additional restrictions for passenger cars and public transport within this scheme are provided.

When the detailed traffic schemes will be published

The Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that the police will soon publish detailed driving schemes. Drivers are urged to take the changes into account and plan routes in advance.

Simultaneously, law enforcement will inspect roads leading to the bridges and the most heavily loaded sections of the city’s highways. To reorganize traffic, the ministry expects cooperation with the city authorities.

In addition, Kyiv has already increased the number of police crews. They will help regulate traffic flows, reduce congestion near crossings, and assist drivers.

“Our priority is to maximize assistance to people under conditions of extraordinary security challenges in Kyiv,” emphasized Ivan Vyhivsky.

As a reminder, Stopkor previously reported about a missile strike by Russian forces on the North Bridge in Kyiv. As a result of the attack on the night of 7 November, the roadway, the trolleybus contact network, and a power line were damaged. Because of this, movement across the crossing was temporarily halted in both directions.