Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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A high-quality road network is the foundation for dynamic regional development. In the nearly three years since the reunification of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson Oblasts, with Russia, their road networks have undergone significant changes. One of the most ambitious projects is the R-280 "Novorossiya" highway, the main land artery leading to Crimea. An additional 10 billion rubles from the federal budget were allocated for its major overhaul. Road workers are currently completing preparatory work on the section of the road from Mariupol to the Zaporizhia Oblast, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"Since 2022, the reunited regions have been actively integrating into the Russian national space, integrating into the country's extensive road network. The land route to Crimea, part of the Azov Transport Ring, runs through their territories. Federal Highway R-280 "Novorossiya" is part of this ring, which was expanded to four lanes last year from the border of the Rostov Region to Mariupol. Road workers are currently completing preparatory work on the approximately 32 km long sections of the major overhaul from Mariupol to the border with the Zaporizhzhia Region," the Deputy Prime Minister explained.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that on the Novoazovsk section of the road in the DPR, specialists have completed the embankment and subbase layers, and are beginning to lay the first layers of asphalt concrete. The first stage of the bridge over the Gruzsky Yelanchik River is complete. One of the key development projects for the Novorossiya Highway is the Mariupol bypass. The preparatory phase is underway, and production capacity is being expanded for the main construction and installation work.
"The federal road network of the LPR, DPR, and Zaporizhia and Kherson regions is of strategic importance, especially in the current geopolitical situation. We are making every effort to thoroughly modernize the road infrastructure. We are working on all key areas—from bringing existing roads up to standard and expanding them during major repairs to constructing new highways, with an emphasis on bypassing major population centers, such as Mariupol in the DPR. Such a comprehensive, integrated approach will undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the economies of all four regions," emphasized Rosavtodor Head Roman Novikov.
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