Deptrans of Moscow warned about moose on the roads because of the season

In Moscow, there is an increased risk of moose on the roads due to the ongoing racing season, the press service of the Moscow Department of Transport reported.

“Moose continue the racing season. Be careful when driving: near green areas, watch not only the road, but also the roadside. Especially in the dark, the report said.

As previously specified by the deptrans, the risk of meeting with wild animals is especially high on the Moscow ring road (MKAD) in the area of the “elk island” and Izmailovsky forest park, on the territory of the Troitsky and Novomoskovsk administrative districts (TiNAO), as well as on outbound highways near green areas. In these places, 43 road signs 1.27 "Wild animals" were installed.

According to the deptrans, video analytics cameras are installed on the Moscow Ring Road, the Moscow High Speed Diameter (MSD) and the main highways. They recognize 15 types of dangerous situations, including the appearance of animals on the road. The signal about this case is sent to the Situation Center of the data center.

After that, specialists call specialized services that help the animal return to its natural habitat. Before their arrival, the nearest Road Patrol crew guards the site and ensures the safe movement of transport.

In early autumn, cases of elk reaching city roads were recorded in the capital. On September 8, the animal was spotted in the Izmailovo area: it reached the Shchelkovo highway, after which the specialists of the Department of Natural Resources took it to its natural habitat and released it on the territory of TNAA.

The Department of environmental management then explained that during the race, which begins in late August, moose become less careful and can go on the roadway. Their peak activity is in mid-September.