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The ceremonial joining of the spans of the left and right banks of the bridge crossing over the Ob in Surgut and the opening of the section of the federal highway M-5 “Ural” in the Chelyabinsk region after reconstruction took place. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, as well as the Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Roman Starovoit, the Governor of the Chelyabinsk region Alexey Teksler, the Governor of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra Ruslan Kukharuk and teams of builders took part in the ceremony.
“Each open section, each stage of construction is another important step in improving the quality of life of our citizens. New roads reduce travel time, connect cities and regions, and improve road safety. Thanks to the enormous support of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, despite all the difficulties, the road sector is fully funded. We have the opportunity to build and improve roads so that people can live comfortably. The construction of a large infrastructure facility – a bridge crossing over the Ob River – is approaching its final stage. The new bridge will ensure further development and transport safety of the fuel and energy complex of Russia, and will also become part of the formed corridor “Tyumen – Surgut – Nadym – Salekhard”. Thanks to the teamwork and professionalism of the builders, the project is being implemented ahead of schedule, the connection of the bridge spans took place. Also, after reconstruction with the expansion of the roadway, a 14-kilometer section of the M-5 “Ural” highway in the Chelyabinsk region was launched, which is the first stage of a large project to build a bypass of the city of Sim. I thank Rosavtodor, the governors and their teams, all the construction teams for their conscientious work and congratulate you on these significant events. This is our huge victory on the labor front! ” – Marat Khusnullin noted.
The length of the new bridge across the Ob is about 1.8 km. In general, the large-scale project for the construction of a bridge crossing across the Ob in Surgut provides for the construction of 8 artificial structures: a bridge across the Ob River, 3 overpasses and 4 small bridges, as well as more than 43 km of roads. The construction of the bridge crossing is supported by the President of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Russian Federation.
Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit emphasized that the bridge crossing is planned as an alternative to the only existing bridge across the Ob in the Surgut region, the technical characteristics of which no longer allow servicing the increasing volume of traffic. The crossing will be able to ensure uninterrupted movement of more than 13 thousand cars per day.
“The bridge across the Ob River near Surgut is strategically important not only for the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, but also for the entire country, since the facility is a link in the transport highways, arteries that will provide motor transport links between several regions of the Russian Federation. The bridge will play a critical role in creating conditions for the development of the oil and gas sector, including facilitating the development of the Arctic, as well as the Northern Sea Route. This is a serious contribution to the development of the network of highways that ensure the transport and energy security of the entire country. I express my gratitude to the President of the country Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Marat Shakirzyanovich Khusnullin, Minister of Transport Roman Vladimirovich Starovoit for supporting this and many other infrastructure projects that are aimed at developing the autonomous okrug and creating comfortable conditions for the residents of Yugra,” emphasized the Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra Ruslan Kukharuk.
The M-5 “Ural” highway is a key transport artery in the country’s backbone road network, connecting not only Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Samara, Penza and Moscow, but also Kazakhstan with Russia. Active work is underway to expand the roadway to 4 lanes and eliminate the most congested areas. The main task is to ensure 4-lane traffic along the entire length from the border with Bashkortostan to Chelyabinsk in 2030. Reconstruction of the M-5 highway is currently underway in the Samara, Penza, Ryazan regions, as well as in Mordovia and Bashkortostan.
“The four-lane road will ensure safety, everything is done according to modern standards and requirements. The next stage is the Sim bypass – this is a new construction site, one of the largest overpasses that are being built in the country today. This road will give impetus to the development of the economic and tourist potential of the region,” Alexey Teksler emphasized and expressed gratitude to the President and the Government of the Russian Federation for supporting the large-scale infrastructure project.
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