Construction of underground pedestrian crossings at the Moscow-Danube interchange has begun in St. Petersburg

The crossings will appear at the intersections of Moskovskoye Highway with Lensoveta and Zvezdnaya streets, the press service of the city administration clarified. They will be equipped with ramps and tactile tiles. Lifting platforms will be available for people with limited mobility.

Construction is being carried out at the pit level, concreting of the reinforced concrete foundation has begun, drainage and waterproofing are being installed. About 150 specialists and 30 pieces of equipment are involved in the construction site every day.

The construction of the Moscow-Danube interchange is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The total length of the new section of the route will be 1.46 km, including an overpass with approaches 924 meters long. There will be pavilions at public transport stops, pedestrian sidewalks and a bicycle path. The construction readiness of the road facility is determined to be 70%.

The launch of the Moscow-Danube interchange will make it possible to switch traffic flows in the southern part of St. Petersburg and significantly relieve congestion on the Moskovskoe Highway and Danube Avenue. New underground passages will eliminate the intersection of pedestrians and cars.