In St. Petersburg and across the Leningrad region, drivers reported persistent blockages at entrances to the M-11 Neva toll highway, a situation that drew attention from local media and commuters alike, as noted by Fontanka in its coverage. The issue appears to involve disruptions around key access points to the toll route, complicating trips for those using the M-11 to connect with northern, central, or southern corridors. While many travelers rely on this major highway for time‑sensitive journeys, the reported impediments created unexpected bottlenecks that affected daily commutes and logistical plans for freight and private vehicles alike.
From the inner and outer rings of the Ring Road (KAD), the Moskovskoe Highway in Shushari, and the A-120 St. Petersburg ring, there were indications that reaching the M-11 from the St. Petersburg Southern Half Loop could be problematic. The precise reasons for the stops and delays were not disclosed, leaving drivers to adapt on the fly and seek alternate routes or temporary detours while authorities assessed the situation. In moments like these, navigation apps became essential tools for motorists, offering real‑time updates and suggesting the less congested pathways, albeit with the caveat that conditions could change rapidly as new information emerged.
According to data from the Yandex.Razgovorchiki service, about three kilometers of congestion built up on the inner ring of the Ring Road ahead of the Pulkovskoe Highway junction. The outer ring remained open, with the exception of the exit to the M-11, which remained a choke point for many travelers. In several reports from drivers, the highway toward Veliky Novgorod was described as closed, with motorists being guided toward rest areas along the highway as a temporary measure to ease the flow of traffic and reduce the risk of secondary incidents. The measures reported by drivers point to a coordinated response aimed at consolidating traffic and preventing larger traffic jams during peak hours or adverse weather conditions, a pattern seen in other major transport corridors when heavy travel demand collides with limited lane availability.
There was also a note suggesting broader infrastructural considerations, including the potential involvement of Chinese companies in the construction planning for the Dzhubga‑Sochi highway project. While this claim touches on longer‑term development strategies and international collaboration for Russia’s transport networks, it underscores the ongoing interest in expanding and upgrading road capacity to meet growing traffic demands. Observers and industry commentators often view such developments as part of a wider trend toward modernizing east–west connections and improving safety standards across the corridor, even as current travel disruptions highlight the immediate importance of reliable access to the M-11 for both regional residents and regional commerce.