Entrance to Akadem Blocked by Giant Traffic Jam

Amundsen Street in Yekaterinburg came to a complete standstill during rush hour due to an accident at the intersection with the Bypass Road.
Jan 27, 2026
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Traffic movement on Amundsen Street has been brought to a virtual standstill.
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A significant traffic jam has formed on one of the approaches to the Akadem residential area. Traffic flow on Amundsen Street has virtually stopped on the section from Shchorsa Street to the Bypass Road. Traffic is also backed up in the opposite direction.

The line of vehicles stretches for about four kilometers.
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Yandex Maps

Electronic maps show a road traffic accident at the intersection with the Bypass Road. This collision appears to have caused the traffic jam. The press service of the city traffic police confirmed there are no casualties in the incident. Department employees also reminded drivers of the need to observe traffic rules.

A local resident captured footage showing the massive scale of the traffic jam.
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