Inta's crumbling roads spark outrage as three-year repair plan begins in 2024
Residents of Inta have raised over a hundred complaints about the town's crumbling roads. The issue took centre stage during a recent live Q&A with Grigory Nikolayev, the head of Inta's administration, who admitted the streets were in poor condition. Now, a three-year repair strategy is set to launch in 2024 under a regional improvement scheme.
Over the past five years, Inta's roads have worsened far more than those in other Komi Republic towns. While cities like Syktyvkar and Ukhta saw pavement quality rise by 12% through regular upkeep, Inta's index fell by 28%. Harsh Arctic weather and years of underfunding have left many streets heavily damaged, with the route to the railway station among the worst affected.
During the Q&A, locals questioned whether Inta's long-closed asphalt plant would reopen this year. Nikolayev did not confirm its restart but outlined plans for repairs starting in 2024. The work will fall under the Comfortable Urban Environment programme, a regional initiative aimed at upgrading infrastructure.
The new strategy spans three years and targets the most deteriorated sections first. Officials have yet to release a detailed timeline or budget breakdown. However, they stressed that the repairs would address both major routes and residential areas.
The repair programme marks the first major effort to fix Inta's roads in years. If the strategy stays on track, key routes—including the troubled railway station road—could see improvements by late 2024. Residents will be watching closely to see whether the promised changes materialise.
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