The queue at the entrance to the Crimean bridge from the Krasnodar Territory grew to seven kilometers, according to a report on a Telegram channel maintained by Nikolay Lukashenko, the Minister of Transport for the Republic of Crimea. This update highlights ongoing delays and the way traffic is being managed as vehicles approach the crossing.
As of 10:00 on Sunday, motorists encountered a five‑hour wait in the direction from the Kuban side. Earlier, at 9:00, the jam stretched about 5.5 kilometers and the estimated delay was three hours. Near the Crimean side, traffic was light at 9:00 a.m., with a small backlog of around 200 meters, and by 10:00 a.m. the congestion disappeared on that section. These fluctuations illustrate how traffic flow across the bridge can swing rapidly depending on the time of day and the level of vehicle inspection occurring on site.
The buildup of vehicles along the Crimean bridge began on Saturday evening and extended all the way to nine kilometers from the Kuban region. To ease the queue, inspection lanes and security personnel were increased in number. Water was distributed to drivers and passengers to alleviate dehydration during the delays. The official explanation for the congestion cited a rise in the number of vehicles and luggage subject to inspection, which naturally slows crossings when the flow is heavy. Units of the UVO within the Ministry of Transport of Russia added more posts and shifted schedules to handle the higher inspection demand, aiming to keep the crossing moving while maintaining safety standards.
Previously, the site noted other notable events in the region’s transport scene. For instance, Socialbites.ca reported on a widely publicized pickup truck that had made waves in the Russian market and earned the nickname KingKong, reflecting a broader conversation about heavy and unusual vehicles within the national fleet. This context helps readers understand how traffic conditions on major routes can be influenced by vehicle types and the level of scrutiny applied at border lines and inspection points. [Attribution: Socialbites.ca coverage; contextual reference for broader transport trends]