Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Exactly 5 years ago, on August 27, 2020, President Vladimir Putin launched traffic on one of the largest and most significant federal highways in Crimea – the A-291 Tavrida highway. Since then, more than 27.6 million vehicles have traveled along it. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"The A-291 Tavrida highway is a key element in the development of Crimea and the entire Southern Federal District. The highway, which is over 256 km long, has become a technical and infrastructural breakthrough for the peninsula, connecting the city of Kerch in the east with Sevastopol in the west via Feodosia, Belogorsk, Simferopol and Bakhchisarai. The opening of the road has directly affected the safety and comfort of travel, time savings, as well as the further economic development of the entire region. The demand for Tavrida is evidenced by the figures: over 27.6 million cars have traveled along it in five years," said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
The construction of the Tavrida highway has become a key part of federal programs aimed at developing Crimea. Before this, the peninsula's road network could not cope with the growing load, and it was necessary to create a modern and safe road system. The project was included in the transport strategy of the south of Russia and the federal target program for the development of Crimea. The work began in May 2017 and was carried out around the clock with the involvement of more than 5 thousand specialists from all over Russia.
During construction, for the first time in the country, innovative asphalt concrete mixtures were used, providing a durable and strong surface.
Today, Tavrida is a modern four-lane road. Its infrastructure includes almost 100 artificial structures, 21 interchanges, 30 overground pedestrian crossings, bus stops, lighting systems and 42 road service facilities.
The road provides transport links between Simferopol and the western regions of the peninsula and the Krasnodar Territory, and allows for the relief of the street network of populated areas from heavy and transit traffic. Previously, the road from Kerch to Sevastopol took drivers a whole day. Completion of this project reduced travel time across the Crimean peninsula to 2.5 hours.
"The professional team of Rosavtodor specialists pays special attention to the comprehensive maintenance of the A-291 Tavrida highway. More than 15 thousand cars pass along it every day, and comfortable and safe driving conditions are created for each of them. Scheduled work is carried out to maintain the highway in a standard condition and ensure safety. For us, the priority remains the creation of the most reliable and comfortable environment for drivers at any time of day and in various weather conditions," emphasized the head of the Federal Road Agency Roman Novikov.
The national project "Infrastructure for Life" also plans to equip the A-291 "Tavrida" highway with modern stationary lighting. The first stage includes a section from Kerch to the village of Primorsky, 78 km long, where about 3.7 thousand supports with LED lamps will be installed. The project provides for an automatic online monitoring system for uninterrupted lighting. Currently, design documentation is being developed, and the start of construction and installation work is scheduled for 2026.
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