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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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In the Moscow Region, over the past year since the opening of the Malye Vyazyomy bypass on the Central Ring Road on December 22, 2024, drivers have used the new road over 6 million times, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"The Central Ring Road is the backbone of Russia's highway network and part of international transport corridors. Therefore, the new bypass around the village of Malye Vyazemy, which the President opened a year ago, has become a driver of development not only for the Moscow Region but for the entire central region. This has ensured efficient transport links between Moscow Region towns and strengthened interregional ties. We see that this bypass is in high demand among drivers: in the first year since its opening, drivers made over 6 million trips. The new road has significantly improved traffic conditions in Odintsovo, Zvenigorod, Golitsyno, Istra, and Kubinka, reducing travel time from Zvenigorod to Odintsovo city center and to Vnukovo Airport. Furthermore, the opening of the bypass has relieved the traffic congestion in Malye Vyazemy, which is crucial for the comfort of local residents," said Marat Khusnullin.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that the new road has a positive impact on freight traffic. On average, approximately 3,700 trucks travel along the section daily. Furthermore, the bypass eliminated the road's at-grade intersection with the Smolensk-bound railway tracks, where trains run at intervals of two to three minutes, or a maximum of five minutes, during peak hours. This created significant problems for drivers, especially during the summer season. Now, drivers no longer have to waste time waiting for trains to pass.
Vyacheslav Petushenko, head of the state-owned company Avtodor, noted that the opening of the Malye Vyazmy bypass was one of the most anticipated events for millions of residents of the Moscow region.
"It's important to note that the commissioning of this seemingly small section was of enormous significance for the region. The Malye Vyazmy bypass on the Central Ring Road immediately became a popular choice for drivers, averaging over 16,500 trips per day. Notably, peak traffic during the first year since its opening was most often observed on Fridays. For example, traffic peaked on Friday, September 26, 2025, when drivers made approximately 27,500 trips on the new section in one day," said Vyacheslav Petushenko.
The bypass around the village of Malye Vyazyomy has four lanes—two in each direction. Electric lighting has been installed to ensure safe passage at night. Five artificial structures have also been constructed, including three interchanges—at the intersection with Petrovskoye Highway, Yamskaya Street, and near the Golitsyn Poultry Farm—as well as a bridge over the Bolshaya Vyazemka River and a tunnel. For the comfort of Malye Vyazyomy residents, 29,000 square meters of noise barriers have been installed.
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