Snowfall Paralyzes Traffic in Ryazan

Heavy snowfall has led to severe traffic jams in Ryazan, with congestion rated 9 out of 10 on January 27.
Feb 20, 2026
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Municipal services in Ryazan are operating around the clock due to the severe weather.
Source:
Sergey Petunin / YA62.RU

A frosty and snowy day is ending for Ryazan residents with traffic jams. As of 17:29 on January 27, they are rated at 9 points. Moreover, on two sections, online maps have marked traffic accidents — on Kuibyshevskoye and Moskovskoye highways.

Traffic flow is especially congested in the Dashkov district of Ryazan.
Source:
yandex.ru/maps

No details were provided by the people who marked the accidents. The circumstances of the crashes are being clarified.

The most difficult streets to drive on will be:

  • Pervomaysky Prospekt;
  • Gorkogo Street;
  • Chapayeva Street;
  • Popova Street;
  • Novaya Street;
  • Shabulina Passage;
  • Ryazhskoye Highway.

According to the Hydrometeorological Center, bad weather will continue for the next three days. Forecasters are warning residents of Ryazan Oblast about a blizzard, snow drifts, and strong wind. Its gusts can reach 17 meters per second.

«Municipal and road services in the region are fully prepared and have switched to round-the-clock operation», said Governor Pavel Malkov.

Residents of Ryazan are asked to refrain from using personal vehicles. If one must drive, it is recommended to avoid sharp maneuvers, reduce speed, and be especially attentive.

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