Khabarovsk’s crumbling bridge gets emergency repairs—but delays linger until 2026
The Sovkhoznaya Street bridge in Khabarovsk will remain under traffic restrictions until the end of December. This key route connects the residential districts of Beryozovka and Orekhovaya Sopka. Repairs began after residents raised concerns about its worsening condition.
The bridge over Chernaya Rechka, also in Khabarovsk Territory, has now reopened following its own reconstruction project.
Work on the Sovkhoznaya Street bridge started after repeated complaints about cracks, subsidence, and sinkholes. The contractor, Mostotrest, was awarded the project in 2023 with an initial deadline of late 2024. However, the company has now pledged to speed up repairs and complete the first phase ahead of schedule.
By December, drivers will see a temporary 'rough' version of the bridge with a gravel surface. To ease congestion, a temporary traffic light has been installed, and officers will direct vehicles during peak times. Full completion, including a smooth road surface and structural fixes, is now expected by mid-summer 2026.
Meanwhile, the nearby Chernaya Rechka bridge has already reopened. Its reconstruction focused on stabilizing the foundation to prevent further damage and ensure safer travel.
Drivers in Khabarovsk are being asked to plan for delays as work continues on the Sovkhoznaya Street bridge. The phased approach means a gravel surface will be in place until mid-2026, when the final repairs are set to finish. Authorities have stressed that the long-term goal is to eliminate subsidence risks and restore normal traffic flow.
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