Traffic disruptions around the Crimean Bridge due to maintenance work and security developments
Authorities announced that traffic will be halted on sections of the Crimean Bridge as part of ongoing restoration efforts. The notification originated from a Telegram channel associated with the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. The advisory stated that road access to the bridge corridor would face restrictions, culminating in a total road closure on the bridge from 21:00 to 06:00 on October 3.
Reports indicated that traffic on the Crimean Bridge would be suspended starting in the early hours of October 1, though no further details were provided at that time. The situation highlighted a planned schedule of lane closures and controlled access designed to facilitate maintenance work and ensure structural integrity during the restoration period.
Earlier in the year, another incident drew attention to security concerns surrounding the bridge. In July, regional authorities reported an emergency in the 145th support zone linked to the Krasnodar Territory. A national counterterrorism body attributed responsibility to Ukrainian special services for the incident. Official sources noted that the operation involved two Ukrainian aircraft targeting the bridge and that investigators opened a criminal case under terrorism-related provisions in response to the event.
There have been prior instances where information about the evacuation of residents in Crimea circulated, though some of these claims were later identified as false or misleading. The pattern underscored the importance of verifying urgent updates through official channels to avoid confusion during times of disruption.