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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Moscow will continue to expand its road network. Sergei Sobyanin discussed major projects in this area, the development of local sections in the coming years, and other plans live on TV Center and Moscow 24.
"We're not planning any major projects. These are primarily local sections that connect different districts, new microdistricts, transport hubs, and so on. Perhaps the largest such project is the Solntsevo-Butovo connection with the high-speed diameter. Essentially, the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) alternate in New Moscow will connect to the high-speed diameter. Thus, a significant portion of Moscow will be integrated into a large traffic-light-free highway. In addition, a number of other concession roads are planned, which will be financed by investors," the Moscow Mayor noted.
Sergei Sobyanin added that, for example, a project to build a Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) alternate highway from Novorizhskoye Highway has already begun. Essentially, it will serve as a backup to Leningradskoye Highway. Another project is also in the works. Overall, this will help relieve congestion on the existing road network and reduce excess vehicle mileage. Furthermore, the city's environmental situation will also improve.
Work on such complex projects is inextricably linked to debate. For example, when Bagration Avenue, the North-East Chord, the Moscow High-Speed Diameter (MSD), and several other roads were being built, there were lively discussions and numerous opinions, both pro and con, were expressed.
"It's all working. Around half a million cars travel along the expressway every day. It's now the second-largest highway after the Moscow Ring Road, surpassing the Third Ring Road. And without it, it's now impossible to imagine Moscow's transportation network," Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.
The new roads have relieved congestion on the Moscow Ring Road and outbound highways, especially in the east and northeast of the city. Environmental conditions have improved, as traffic speed directly impacts harmful emissions: the slower cars travel, the greater the emissions. Furthermore, the launch of the North-Eastern and North-West Chords, the Moscow Ring Road, and the Southern Rokada has reduced excess vehicle mileage.
"Just moving from one district to another required a complete zigzag. And the extra kilometers traveled were two to three times longer than the actual route. Millions, billions of kilometers of extra travel. Can you imagine the emissions? So it's completely incomparable; the environmental impact is simply colossal. But the time of drivers, the time of Muscovites, and the comfort of travel are also very important," said Sergei Sobyanin.
Among the important infrastructure projects that combine ecology, sports, and other aspects are pedestrian bridges. One of them is located on Balchug Island and is also accessible by bicycle. Another pedestrian bridge, planned for construction, will connect the developing Khoroshevo-Mnevniki district and Krylatskoye.
"In Mnevniki itself, a huge sports infrastructure is being built: sports arenas, open-air courts, tennis centers, and so on. This project is comparable in scope to Luzhniki, and will probably be the same size as when it's all built. Krylatskoye also has a huge sports cluster, with the planned reconstruction of the Rowing Canal and the cycling track, and so on—all of these Olympic venues. Plus, the comprehensive improvement of both Mnevniki and Krylatskoye—it will be a large, one of the largest, recreational sports areas in Moscow. And it will be connected by this bridge," the Moscow Mayor explained.
The pedestrian area near the Maly Kamenny Bridge on Balchug Island will also be transformed. The project also includes widening the embankment beneath the bridge, connecting the embankment near the GES-2 Community Center, Bolotnaya Square, and Repinsky Square.
"All of this will be connected by a pedestrian space, so there's no need to climb, cross a bridge, and so on," concluded Sergei Sobyanin.
Sergei Sobyanin outlined the roads and bridges to be built in Moscow in three years.
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