Traffic flow on the Crimean Bridge experienced a temporary halt, with updates disseminated through a Telegram channel that provides ongoing information about the situation on the bridge. Officials communicated that individuals on the bridge and in nearby control zones should remain calm and comply with directions from transport security personnel. The specific reasons for the temporary stop were not disclosed at the time.
A recent incident revealed a heavy queue of vehicles before the stoppage, with about a thousand drivers caught in a traffic jam on the bridge itself. Operational services reported approximately 1,400 vehicles queued on the Taman side, highlighting the scale of the disruption across the crossing.
On July 23, a temporary restriction was applied to the Crimean Bridge, lasting around 30 minutes. The information released at that time also noted that the exact grounds for the measure were not specified and that similar queue patterns and traffic stops have been observed at the crossing on other occasions.
Continual reports indicate that days with long lines of cars and sporadic holds at the crossing are not unusual. Observers have noted that visitors and tourists experience significant delays when entering Crimea via this route, contributing to sizable congestion during peak travel periods.