During the Moscow region’s fourth summer maintenance cycle, road crews reported substantial progress in clearing vegetation and improving the roadside environment. They removed weed growth spanning more than 2,200 hectares and trimmed back unwanted vegetation along an extensive network of 26,000 kilometers of roadside strips. This effort reflects a broad, coordinated push to enhance safety, visibility, and accessibility for drivers, pedestrians, and nearby communities in the Moscow region, according to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure.
Officials noted that the maintenance program also includes ongoing work to restore and update road signage. Alexey Gerzhik, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure for the Moscow Region, emphasized that teams are actively completing the sign restoration process as part of the summer initiative. The aim is to ensure that all indicators convey clear, current information to road users, reducing confusion and supporting smoother traffic flow.
In addition to updating signs, Gerzhik highlighted significant enhancements to road markings. Approximately 10,000 pedestrian crossings have been refreshed, and around 11,000 kilometers of linear markings have been renewed to improve lane delineation and pedestrian safety. These updates play a crucial role in guiding drivers through complex intersections and high-traffic corridors, especially in urban centers and zones with heavy foot traffic.
The maintenance program also involved structural repairs to robust roadside infrastructure. Crews removed more than 1,000 kilometers of fences that had aged or become damaged and replaced over 5,000 kilometers of pavement where wear and cracking affected ride quality and safety. Such repairs are essential to prevent deterioration from weather conditions and heavy use, preserving the longevity of the roadway network and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Since April, the ministry noted that regional road services have transitioned to summer maintenance mode. Beyond the familiar cleaning operations, the workforce is actively addressing pavement defects, repairing stop pavilions, updating traffic signals, reinforcing lighting lines, and fixing fencing and bump installations along the roadways. This comprehensive approach reflects a proactive strategy to keep the region’s roads in top condition during the warmer months, ensuring reliable service for residents and visitors alike (Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure of the Moscow Region).