Saint Petersburg Ring Road has been constructed to ease the traffic pressure on the city roads. St. Petersburg, the third most populated city of Europe teems with traffic and pedestrians. The Ring Road of St. Petersburg is an effort on the government's part to allow smooth vehicle movement. This project of US $ 2 billion was initiated in 2001 and is expected to complete in 2008.
St. Petersburg Ring Road Facts
Russia St. Petersburg Ring Road is a stretch of 115 km with 58 bridges and 2 tunnels. The width of the road varies from 17 m to 32 m with number of lanes varying between 4 and 8. The maximum driving speed along this road has been fixed at 110 km/hour. Vantovy Bridge is a new suspension bridge constructed along this road.
St. Petersburg Ring Road Importance
Drivers to bypass St. Petersburg city on south-north
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routes, use the eastern portion of the Ring Road. The Moscow and Primorsky trunk roads are approachable from this eastern flank road. The Ring Road will allow the smooth passage of vehicles from Russia to other European nations. This, in the long run, will have a positive impact on the trade of goods in particular, and commerce of Russia in general.
Major infrastructural investments like warehouses, logistics centers, residential complexes, and entertainment facilities have been planned along this Ring Road. These investments are primarily planned from private organizations. The state has undertaken the job of constructing the ramps.
In November 2007 a route connecting the Ring Road to Pulkova International Airport was opened. The total stretch of 115 kilometers is likely to become functional by 2008.
Saint Petersburg Ring Road is a significant infrastructural investment for Russia.
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