In Kyiv, following renewed Russian strikes, the South Bridge has been completely closed to cars and metro trains on the open section of the Green Line. The Metro Bridge is allowing traffic to pass in a single lane from the left bank to the right bank, whilst restrictions are being imposed on several other crossings depending on air raid alerts, according to the Kyiv City State Administration.
Briefly about the main points
- The South Bridge is closed to cars and metro trains.
- The Metro Bridge is open to traffic in a single lane towards the right bank.
- Traffic is restricted on the Paton and Pivnichny bridges during an alert.
- The Podilsky Underpass is operating in reverse mode.
- The metro line across the South Bridge is awaiting an expert assessment of the structure.
What are the arrangements in place at the crossings over the Dnieper?
The strictest measures have been introduced in The South Bridge: traffic on it has been completely halted. Metro Bridge It is operating partially — vehicles are being allowed through in a single lane from the left bank to the right.
On the bridge Paton During an air raid alert, traffic from the right bank to the left bank is restricted. The same direction is restricted on the North Bridge, but there are no permanent restrictions there.
Podilsko-Voskresensky The bridge crossing remains in reverse mode and is operating subject to safety restrictions. Darnitsky Bridge, according to the Kyiv City State Administration, is available without such restrictions.
What is known about the damage to the South Bridge
Security measures were stepped up following a series of Russian strikes on 1–2 October. Drones There were several hits near the support structure of the South Bridge.
The city authorities reported damage to a bridge pier, a crash barrier, the road surface and the concrete safety barrier along the metro line. Due to the closure of the bridge, some bus routes were diverted via the Darnytsia and Pivnichny bridges.
The opening of the green line depends on the experts’ findings
The Kyiv Defence Council reviewed the condition of the bridges and transport links between the two banks. According to the mayor Vitali Klitschko, the metro is technically ready to resume services on the Green Line via the South Bridge during a yellow air quality alert.
Decisions will be taken following an assessment by specialist scientific institutions of the condition of the structure following the impacts. Until then, train services on the open section of the Green Line via the South Bridge will not be resumed.
KSCA warns that ground transport services may be subject to last-minute changes depending on the alert level and the security situation. Passengers are advised to check announcements from the city authorities and «Kyivpastrans» before travelling.
