Crimean Bridge Reopens to Road Traffic After Second Closure in a Day

Overview

• Motor-vehicle traffic was restored late on January 20 after an evening shutdown that followed an earlier closure the same day.
• The first stoppage lasted from 16:20 to 17:56 MSK, and a second temporary closure was announced at 19:59 MSK.
• The information center for the bridge’s road approaches relayed both closures and the reopening via its Telegram channel.
• Authorities asked people on the bridge and in inspection zones to remain calm and follow transport security instructions.
• About 150 vehicles were queued for manual inspection at 22:00 MSK, and only cars, minibuses and buses are allowed to cross while trucks must use alternate routes or the Kerch ferry.