The head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, announced to reporters that inspections of vehicles crossing the Crimean bridge would be sped up by increasing both the number of personnel and the capacity to process vehicles. He stressed that traffic congestion would not derail tourism this season, a point cited by TASS in its coverage.
During peak holiday periods, there were noticeable delays and queues, especially involving vehicles from the Krasnodar region. Aksyonov explained that the plan to ease bottlenecks focuses on boosting throughput per unit time, expanding the available workforce, and enhancing the logistical resources dedicated to the bridge operation. These steps are intended to make the crossing smoother for visitors and residents alike, ensuring the flow of travelers remains steady even amid elevated traffic volumes.
He added that once ongoing work on the Crimean bridge is completed and the related procedures are refined, the season would not see the kind of traffic snarls that could deter tourists. The aim is to deliver a reliable crossing experience, minimizing delays and improving overall efficiency for all travelers heading to and from the peninsula.
Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at a meeting focused on the development of Crimea and Sevastopol, expressed confidence that restoration work on the Crimean bridge, following the explosion, would be completed within the planned timeline. His remarks underscored the government’s commitment to restoring full transport links with the peninsula and maintaining steady access for residents and visitors alike.
On 8 October, the National Counter-Terrorism Committee reported that a truck had exploded on the Crimean bridge. The incident caused a fire involving several fuel tanks carried by a railway train, with two carriage openings partially collapsing. The structural arch over the navigable section of the bridge remained intact, and no damage occurred to the arch itself. Authorities indicated that emergency responders quickly contained the situation and began assessments to ensure the safety of the bridge and continued traffic flow where possible.