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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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In the Rostov Region, reconstruction is underway on the M-4 "Don" highway from km 933 to km 1024. As of today, the roadway has been widened to six lanes over a section approximately 20 km long. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"The development of a high-quality road infrastructure across the country is a driver of socioeconomic development. Expanding territorial connections opens up new opportunities for citizen mobility, business, and domestic tourism, as well as improved logistics. All of this directly impacts the quality of life. In the Rostov Region, reconstruction is ongoing on the M-4 "Don" highway from km 933 to km 1024. Work is underway in the Kamensky, Krasnosulinsky, and Oktyabrsky districts, as well as within the city limits of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and Shakhty. As the main transport artery in southern Russia, this highway is of strategic importance not only for the region but for the entire country. A significant amount of work has been completed here to date. The widening of the roadway to six lanes has been completed over a section approximately 20 km long," said Marat Khusnullin.
Currently, the laying of the top layer of the road base and the bottom layer of the pavement has been completed at 18 km, and the top layer of the pavement has also been laid at another 2 km of the route.
More than 453 thousand cubic meters of soil were excavated at the site, approximately 329 thousand cubic meters of soil were backfilled, and 272 thousand cubic meters of sand were laid.
Domestic materials are being used during the reconstruction. Sand and crushed stone are supplied from quarries in the Rostov Region and neighboring regions, and construction elements such as pipes, barrier fencing, road signs, and supports are purchased from manufacturers across Russia. This approach supports domestic production and ensures the high quality of the materials used.
According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, eight temporary bypass roads have been installed for the convenience of drivers during the reconstruction, ensuring safe and uninterrupted traffic even during rush hour. This allows for the maintenance of normal traffic volumes. Furthermore, work is actively underway on artificial structures.
"At the overpasses located at km 936 and 939 of the M-4 Don Highway, we have completed the construction of monolithic reinforced concrete foundations for the supports with waterproofing. At km 969, we have completed dismantling the bridge structure beams. At km 944, 960, and 997, we continue to widen the existing overpasses. At km 1013 and 1023, we have installed the superstructure beams. We are also conducting dynamic pile tests using impact loading methods, including determining the load-bearing capacity and monitoring pile failures in accordance with GOST and industry standards. These tests verify the piles' ability to withstand loads and ensure the structure's reliability during operation," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.
The project's implementation will significantly improve road safety, enhance transport accessibility in the southern regions, and make travel to the Black Sea even more comfortable.
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