The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation announced that traffic on the Crimean Bridge has resumed following the completion of ongoing repair and restoration work. The update appeared on the ministry’s official Telegram channel, providing a concise confirmation to travelers and stakeholders about the return to normal operations.
According to the alert issued at 16:15 Moscow time, vehicles including cars and buses began moving across the Crimean Bridge again after the earlier suspension. The message indicated that the bridge section had been reopened once the necessary maintenance steps were successfully finished, allowing the anticipated flow of traffic to resume as planned on that day.
Earlier, traffic had been halted from noon as part of the scheduled technological works associated with the bridge project. Officials noted that all planned activities were completed ahead of the initially anticipated timeline, enabling a quicker restoration of service for road users and freight movements alike [Citation: Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation].
In a separate security update dated 8 October, the National Counter-Terrorism Committee reported a serious incident involving an explosive device detected on the Crimean Bridge. The attack resulted in a fire that spread to multiple fuel tanks on a railway carrier and caused structural damage to portions of the automobile span. Preliminary casualty figures indicated several fatalities and injuries as investigators began to assess the full impact of the incident on both road and rail components [Citation: National Counter-Terrorism Committee].
Historical records indicate that Nizhneangarsktransstroy was designated as the sole contractor for the Crimean Bridge restoration project, a decision that established the framework for the ongoing repair work and subsequent safety measures. This allocation has shaped project priorities and contractor coordination as engineers and officials worked to restore full capacity while ensuring stringent safety standards for travelers and goods moving across the bridge [Citation: State procurement notices].