In the Arkhangelsk region closed seasonal ferry and pontoon crossings
Photo: Ministry of Transport of the Arkhangelsk region Cross-border traffic stops due to hydrological conditions on rivers affecting road safety on water barriers
The crossings are shut down due to hydrological conditions on the rivers affecting road safety over water barriers.
As explained in the road Agency “Arkhangelskavtodor”, ferry routes through the Northern Dvina will operate until the end of October.
On the direction of Kopachevo - Ichkovo crossing will be serviced until October 23.
On the direction of Arkhangelsk - Karpogory, the crossings through Pinega near the village of Upper Palenga and near the village of Yasny will work until October 25.
On the highway Arkhangelsk – Belogorsk – Pinega – Kimzha – Mezen communication across the river Mezen will be available until October 26.
Until October 31, transport links through the rivers will remain in the following directions:
- Krasnoborsk - Dyabrino;
- Nykola - Dvinskaya;
- on the road Leshukonskoe - Mezen: across the river Mezen near the village of Leshukonskoe;
On the Ostrov-Sura highway: across the Pinega River.
To improve transport accessibility, from October 23, two additional cars have been added to the suburban trains on the Arkhangelsk-Karpogory route, which will increase passenger capacity by 112 seats. It is also planned to introduce additional flights to Leshukonskoye and Mezen.
Drivers and passengers are asked to take into account changes in the operation of crossings when planning trips. Information on the timing of the closure of seasonal crossings will be updated as weather conditions change.
