Under Mines 12 you. people opposed the paid section of M-4 "Don"
More than 12 thousand residents of Shakht and surrounding settlements signed a petition against the introduction of tolls on the section of the federal highway M-4 "Don"
More than 12 thousand residents of Shakht and surrounding settlements signed a petition against the introduction of tolls on the section of the federal highway M-4 "Don". This was reported by the lawyer and author of the initiative Elena Anikeeva. The collection of signatures has been completed - now activists are preparing documents for sending to the state company Avtodor and the Prosecutor General's Office.
The dispute over toll fares stretches from October 2026. After the reconstruction, more than 90 kilometers of the M-4 "Don" in the Shakht district will be transferred to a paid basis - from 933 to 1024 km. The toll point is planned to open in 2027 on the 1024th kilometer of the route.
For many people, this section of the route is a daily route: to work, study, to the doctor and on other matters. The introduction of payment, according to residents, will put a heavy burden on family budgets.
At the same time, the reconstruction of the road, as noted in the “Avtodor”, began including at the request of local residents and motorists: people for years complained of congestion and inconvenience due to regular repairs – the federal highway could not cope with the load.
The state company previously responded to the appeals of the miners and offered a discount on travel up to 60%. However, specific conditions promise to determine only closer to the launch of the paid site. Activists were not satisfied with this - they continued collecting signatures, seeking a complete abolition of the fee.
As an alternative, drivers are offered a route through Novocherkassk. But, according to activists, the two-lane city road will not withstand the increased traffic flow - this threatens serious traffic jams.
