Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin explained where drivers might legally reach a speed of 150 km per hour along the M-12 highway that connects Moscow with Kazan. According to a report cited by RIA Novosti, these higher-speed sections will be limited to specific portions of the route rather than the entire corridor. The ministry’s representative emphasized that the top speed would apply only where the roadway design and safety measures permit it, ensuring motorists have safe options on long, regional stretches.
In practice, the typical speed limit is forecast to be in the range of 120 to 140 kilometers per hour across most of the highway. Officials have calculated that traveling from Moscow to Kazan at around 120–140 kph would take roughly six and a half hours, a time frame that reflects the highway’s length and planned infrastructure standards. The traffic management plan aims to balance efficiency with safety by setting a uniform baseline while allowing selective increases where conditions allow.
Earlier announcements indicated that the M-12 corridor would operate as a tolled route. The toll policy previously outlined sets a price of 2.5 rubles per kilometer for passenger vehicles. Based on those estimates, the cost to journey from Moscow to Kazan would come to about 1,600 rubles in total. This pricing structure is part of a broader funding strategy to support the construction and ongoing maintenance of the highway while providing travelers with a predictable fee model for the trip.
The project spans a total length of approximately 800 kilometers, with construction progressing along the entire corridor in parallel. Alongside the roadwork, the development plan includes the establishment of supporting infrastructure to reduce congestion and improve safety for all users. Officials have projected that the highway will enter service in 2024, marking a significant upgrade in regional transport options and travel times for travelers moving between the two major cities.
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