In the Astrakhan region completed the repair of almost 12 km of an important highway

In the Akhtuba district of the Astrakhan region, the repair of the section of the regional highway Volgograd - Astrakhan has been completed. Roadmen have updated almost 12 kilometers of coverage between the village of Pokrovka and the city of Akhtubinsk. The work was carried out within the framework of the national project “Infrastructure for Life”.

Repair covered the site from the 144th to 156th kilometer with a total length of 11.9 kilometers.

What's changed on the track

Experts have completely updated the roadway. First, they removed the worn asphalt, then strengthened the base with asphalt granular concrete mixture. After that, the leveling, lower and upper layers of asphalt concrete were laid.

Particular attention was paid to the safety of motorists and pedestrians. On the renovated site, the sides were strengthened with rubble with the addition of asphalt granulate, new road signs and signal poles were installed, markings were applied.

In addition, new stop pavilions appeared along the track. For passengers of public transport, landing areas were restored, and a sidewalk was equipped for pedestrians.

Why this road is important for the region

The updated section is part of the transport highway connecting Akhtubinsk with the northern settlements of the district, the city of Znamensk and Volgograd region.

The route is also part of the international North-South transport corridor, which provides communication between regions.

Road repair is aimed at increasing the transport accessibility of settlements, reducing travel time and improving conditions for freight and passenger transportation.