The Saint Petersburg region is moving forward with the KAD-2 highway project, with the final decision expected by year’s end or the early weeks of the coming year. A range of options is currently under scrutiny, with feasibility assessments spanning multiple viewpoints and technical criteria.
Officials have stated that a comprehensive feasibility study is underway for several potential configurations. Last year, discussions took place with regional leadership in the Leningrad area to explore these options. Based on the outcomes of the feasibility work, a preferred scenario is expected to emerge early next year. In the five-year development plan, funds for constructing the highway have already been set aside, underscoring the strategic priority of this corridor, as noted by Vyacheslav Petrushenko, who serves as the chairman of the board of directors for Avtodor, the state-owned company overseeing the project.
The plan calls for the final, detailed design of Ring Road-2 in Saint Petersburg to begin in 2025. Construction is anticipated to proceed in a vigorous phase, potentially starting as early as 2027. This timeline reflects the project’s phased approach, balancing design rigor with approvals, procurement, and the realities of large-scale infrastructure execution.
Current estimates place the overall cost of Ring Road-2 at around 170 billion rubles. The funding strategy emphasizes allocations primarily from the National Welfare Fund, aligning with national priorities to strengthen regional connectivity, improve traffic flow, and foster economic activity in and around the city. The financial plan also considers long-term maintenance and the expected socio-economic benefits that would accompany a modernized ring road network.