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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Marat Khusnullin launched construction of the Northern Bypass of Omsk via videoconference. With Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin
Construction plan for the Northern Bypass of Omsk
The official ceremony to launch construction of the Northern Bypass of Omsk
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Marat Khusnullin launched construction of the Northern Bypass of Omsk via videoconference. With Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin
Construction of the northern bypass around Omsk has begun in the Omsk region. A ceremony was held at the site of the future bridge across the Irtysh River, where the symbolic first pile was driven.
Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin launched the construction via videoconference. Also participating in the event were Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District Anatoly Seryshev, and Omsk Region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko.
"Following the President's instructions, we continue to build city bypasses. These sections provide opportunities for suburban development, relieve populated areas of transit traffic, and contribute to improved environmental conditions within cities. In Omsk, construction has begun on a northern bypass, approximately 66 km long, with two bridges across the Irtysh and Om rivers. This new transport artery will forever change the logistics map of the entire Siberian Federal District, open up new opportunities for the region, and accelerate the integration of our territories into global transport corridors. Moreover, the bypass will continue the extensive work to create the "Russia" route with connections to China, Mongolia, and North Korea and will provide additional impetus to economic growth eastward. Our country has vast resources, and the implementation of such major projects allows us to unlock this full potential and strengthen the national economy," noted Marat Khusnullin.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that the bypass's construction will reduce transit traffic along the Tyumen-Novosibirsk route by more than 20 km, spur investment and construction activity, and increase industrial and residential construction in the northern and eastern parts of the city's agglomeration.
The bypass will become a priority transport route for residents of the special economic zone and planned transport and logistics zones, as well as residents of prospective high-rise and low-rise residential developments in Omsk.
"The construction of the northern bypass around Omsk is a significant project for Russia's transportation system. Nearly 66 kilometers of road will directly connect federal highways to Tyumen and Novosibirsk. This will reduce transit traffic by more than 20 kilometers, reducing congestion in Omsk. The federal budget has allocated over 27 billion rubles for this project from 2026 to 2030," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.
The Minister of Transport also added that the phased construction will allow traffic to open on the first section, including the bridge across the Irtysh River, as early as 2028, and the entire project to be fully completed by 2030. "I am confident that the coordinated efforts of the Omsk Region government, the concessionaire, and the general contractor will ensure that all work is completed on schedule and to a high standard," Andrey Nikitin emphasized.
Omsk Region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko announced that the new bypass will connect two federal highways and provide modern road infrastructure that meets high safety and comfort standards.
"The Northern Bypass is the largest project in recent decades in the Omsk Region. It's nearly 66 kilometers of modern highway with five interchanges and two bridges, including a new bridge across the Irtysh River. The bypass will relieve congestion on the city's highways, make the air in Omsk cleaner, and make life more comfortable and safe for Omsk residents. Importantly, it's not just a road project, but also a catalyst for the development of the entire northern part of the agglomeration, new industries, housing construction, and investment," said Vitaly Khotsenko.
The road will have four lanes and a design speed of 120 km/h. The project will include bridges over the Irtysh and Om rivers, 1,277 and 176 meters long, 19 overpasses, five interchanges, and rest areas. Funding will come from the federal budget, extra-budgetary sources, and bank investments.
The Northern Bypass of Omsk is part of the strategic plan for the development of Russia's transport system until 2030 and will be part of an international transport corridor connecting Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
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