Putin Highlights Russian Road Infrastructure Progress in 2022–2023

According to the official Telegram channel, Russian President Vladimir Putin joined via video link to mark the opening of road construction projects across Russian regions in a Kremlin news release. The president highlighted that the road sector stands as a pivotal part of the Russian economy and praised road workers for delivering excellent results that accelerate the country’s road infrastructure growth. He noted that by the end of 2022 the target to bring half of the regional roads up to standard had been met ahead of schedule. Looking ahead, he said 2023 would witness continued momentum in road construction, with more than ten thousand kilometers of roads already built or repaired. The plan for 2023 includes commissioning new transportation infrastructure facilities in several regions, including the Donetsk People’s Republic, Dagestan, the Krasnodar Territory, Sverdlovsk, and Leningrad, along with major repairs on existing routes. There was a mention that the Crimean Bridge had previously undergone restoration after a terrorist attack. Earlier public statements also indicated restrictions on certain vehicle imports to Russia after August 1, information typically reported in the context of broader sanctions and economic measures sourced from official channels.