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Новые ограничения движения введут в Петербурге с 17-19 ноября

St Petersburg To Impose Traffic Restrictions From November 17-19

Major thoroughfares affected as city prepares for major events

Essential travel only advised

St Petersburg will impose temporary traffic restrictions from November 17-19 to ensure the safety and security of major events taking place in the city.

The restrictions will affect several major thoroughfares, including Nevsky Prospekt, Moskovsky Prospekt, and Ligovsky Prospekt.

Only essential travel is advised during this time.

Affected areas and times

The following areas will be affected by the traffic restrictions:

• Nevsky Prospekt from Palace Square to Ploshchad Vosstaniya
• Moskovsky Prospekt from Sennaya Ploshchad to Pulkovo Airport
• Ligovsky Prospekt from Ploshchad Vosstaniya to Obvodny Kanal
• Suvorovsky Prospekt from Nevsky Prospekt to Ligovsky Prospekt
• Kutuzovskaya Naberezhnaya from Troitsky Bridge to Blagoveshchensky Bridge

The restrictions will be in place from 6am to midnight on November 17-19.

Alternative routes

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes during the traffic restrictions.

The following routes are suggested:

• For travel between the city center and the airport, use Pulkovsky Highway.
• For travel between the city center and the south of the city, use Kirovsky Prospekt or Dachny Prospekt.
• For travel between the city center and the north of the city, use Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt or Primorsky Prospekt.

Public transportation

Public transportation will continue to operate during the traffic restrictions.

However, some bus and tram routes may be rerouted.

Passengers are advised to check with their local public transportation provider for more information.

Pedestrians and cyclists

Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to use caution when crossing the streets during the traffic restrictions.

Drivers are reminded to yield to pedestrians and cyclists.

More information

For more information on the traffic restrictions, please visit the St Petersburg Department of Transportation website.