Starting from November 9, backup routing will be introduced in Kyiv for crossing the Dnipro River following the damage to the North Bridge. The changes affect three crossings: detours have been designated for trucks, and a reversible traffic system will be organized on the Paton Bridge during peak hours. This is reported by Novyny.LIVE.
Bridge Traffic in Kyiv: Rules for the South and North Bridges from November 9
On the South Bridge, trucks traveling from the left bank to the right will be directed via the Darnytsky Bridge. No additional restrictions will be imposed within this backup routing for passenger cars and public transport.
On the North Bridge, after a technical inspection, various passage conditions will be provided depending on the direction:
- From the left bank to the right bank: one lane exclusively for passenger transport.
- From the right bank to the left bank: two lanes for passenger transport and cars.
- For trucks: detour via the Podilsky bridge crossing under police instructions.
Thus, the opening of the North Bridge does not mean a return to regular traffic for all vehicles. Drivers of passenger cars traveling from the left bank to the right must choose another crossing.
Previously, due to the damage to the bridge, bus routes were also changed. Amid the replacement of electric transport with buses, passengers should separately check current final stops and directions: permission to cross the bridge does not in itself determine the route for each line.
Reversal on the Paton Bridge: Hours and Directions of Traffic
On the Paton Bridge, police are organizing reversible traffic to increase capacity in the most loaded direction:
- From 07:00 to 10:00: three of five lanes operate towards the right bank.
- From 16:00 to 20:00: three lanes are directed towards the left bank.
Drivers need to follow current signals, road signs, and regulators' instructions. The usual traffic scheme does not justify entering a lane whose direction has changed.
To regulate traffic in Kyiv, the number of police crews has been increased. Patrol officers are to assist in relieving access to crossings, directing traffic to detours, and monitoring the most congested areas.
The backup schemes are intended to improve connections after the night attack on Kyiv, but do not guarantee a lack of traffic jams. Before departure, it is advisable to check operational messages from patrol police and allow extra time for crossing the Dnipro.