Latest Transport News from Russia

Drivers in Chelyabinsk use sidewalk to bypass broken barrierThe State Traffic Inspectorate promised to enhance control over traffic near the shopping complex after the incident.

Jan 22, 2026

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Nizhny Novgorod cable car to close for maintenance on January 23The cable car crossing between Nizhny Novgorod and Bor will be suspended for several hours on the morning and afternoon of January 23 due to scheduled technical inspections.

Jan 22, 2026

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Transport cards now free to top up through bank appsTransport cards in Krasnoyarsk Krai can now be recharged without fees using SberBank Online and T-Karta apps, as announced by the regional transport minister.

Jan 22, 2026

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Broken barrier causes mass traffic violations at Chelyabinsk mallAfter a broken barrier blocked truck access, drivers in Chelyabinsk illegally used a pedestrian sidewalk to enter a mall parking lot, prompting traffic police to vow increased surveillance.

Jan 22, 2026

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Cable car in Nizhny Novgorod closes late JanuaryThe cable car linking Bor and Nizhny Novgorod will be closed for several hours on January 23 for technical inspections, according to the regional transport ministry.

Jan 22, 2026

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3km traffic jam forms on Bolshevistskaya in NovosibirskOn the evening of January 20, Novosibirsk experienced traffic congestion rated at 7 out of 10, with a 3-kilometer jam on Bolshevistskaya Street.

Jan 22, 2026

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Trolleybus Routes 7 and 9 Temporarily Changed in StavropolA power line fault on Kulakov Avenue in Stavropol has led to temporary restrictions for trolleybus routes 7 and 9.

Jan 22, 2026

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Traffic restrictions on Rudneva Street in Tula for snow removalTraffic patterns will be temporarily altered on Rudneva Street in Tula overnight from January 22 to 23 due to snow removal work.

Jan 22, 2026

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Deputy Proposes Free Parking During SnowfallsDeputy Ruslan Polkuev has proposed waiving fees for uncleared parking spaces, but regional authorities stated they will focus on improving cleaning.

Jan 22, 2026

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Novosibirsk Fourth Bridge Speed Limit: Minister's ExplanationThe speed limit of 40 km/h on Novosibirsk's fourth bridge will remain in place until construction is completed, according to the regional transport minister.

Jan 22, 2026

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Ship Stuck in Ice on Lake Baikal Under InvestigationThe Baikal-Angara Transport Prosecutor's Office has launched an inspection after a motor ship became trapped in ice on Lake Baikal, near the village of Sakhyurta.

Jan 22, 2026

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Tula residents complain about public transport failuresIn Tula, public transport issues have worsened, with residents reporting long waits in freezing weather and schedule disruptions over recent weeks.

Jan 22, 2026

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Ufa Residents: 'No Hope for Better Quality' as Bus Fares RiseResidents of Ufa share their opinions on the planned bus fare hike to 50 rubles (about $1 at current rates), set to take effect from February 1.

Jan 22, 2026

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Yaroslavl Deputy Proposes Free Parking in SnowstormsA regional deputy has suggested making paid parking free when lots are not cleared of snow, but transport officials say they will focus on improving snow removal instead.

Jan 22, 2026

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Truck overturns on Perm Highway, traffic limitedA truck accident on the highway has caused a traffic jam, with movement proceeding in a single lane.

Jan 22, 2026

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Snowfalls and icy roads forecast for BashkiriaDrivers in Bashkiria are urged to exercise caution as snowfall and poor visibility are expected to create hazardous road conditions on January 21.

Jan 22, 2026

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Truck overturns on Permsky Trakt, blocking one laneA heavy truck overturned on Permsky Trakt in Sverdlovsk Oblast on January 20, causing a major traffic jam and restricting traffic to one lane.

Jan 22, 2026

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New Yaroslavl bridge construction to proceed in 2026Next year, 7.8 billion rubles (about $86.7 million at current rates) will be allocated to the project, with most funds coming from the federal budget.

Jan 22, 2026

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Reversible traffic on highway near Yekaterinburg on January 21On January 21, reversible traffic will be introduced on the Yekaterinburg–Shadrinsk–Kurgan highway due to emergency works on railway tracks. The restriction will last from 10:00 to 17:00.

Jan 22, 2026

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Pyatigorsk railroad crossing closed for 12 hours overnightDrivers in Pyatigorsk are advised to plan alternate routes as a key railroad crossing will be closed for 12 hours overnight due to repair work.

Jan 22, 2026

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New Tenders Planned for Yaroslavl's Third Volga BridgeAuthorities have outlined the current construction status and plans for 2026 for the third bridge crossing the Volga River in Yaroslavl.

Jan 22, 2026

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Arkhangelsk Residents Argue Over Claiming Cleared Parking SpotsResidents of Arkhangelsk are divided over whether clearing snow from a public parking spot grants exclusive rights, with legal experts weighing in on the issue.

Jan 22, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Traffic Police Adjusts Schedule Amid Long QueuesAuthorities adjusted the operating hours of registration points after complaints from citizens about long waits.

Jan 22, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Changes Traffic Police Office Hours to Reduce QueuesAuthorities in Yekaterinburg have adjusted the operating hours of vehicle registration offices after drivers reported long waits to obtain licenses and register cars.

Jan 22, 2026

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Eastern Exit of Ufa to Close for RepairsThe Eastern Exit in Ufa will be closed for repairs on January 22, with all traffic blocked during the five-hour overnight work, according to the transport ministry.

Jan 21, 2026

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