By TsKAD mean the central ring road of the Moscow region (the scheme is presented below). The Ring Road will have a much greater extent than the existing Ring Road. The decision to build such a wide ring was made taking into account the prospects for further growth of Moscow and its suburbs, increasing the intensity of air pollution in the city and transport overload.
Central Ring Road of the Central Ring Road
The total length of the new highway will be 525 km. According to the project, the construction was supposed to start back in 2011, but it was postponed until 2016. The year 2022 is expected to be the completion year. According to other sources, the construction will be completed much earlier - in 2018. At the same time, all work will require about 300 billion rubles. In the diagram of the Central Ring Road, shown in the figure, you can see where it will pass.
Driving along the new road will be possible only for a fee. Traffic on the nearby road, the Moscow Small Ring, will remain free.
Specifications
The track will consist of 8 lanes (4 in one and 4 in the other direction). A dividing barrier will be installed in the middle. The motorway will not enter the settlements. Complex junctions will be created at junctions with other highways. According to the decision of the authorities of the Moscow Region, the development of roadside infrastructure will take no less money than the construction of the highway itself. This amount will be about 350 billion rubles.
Pros and cons of the project
The construction of the central ring road of the Moscow Region according to the scheme will allow to divert a significant part of the transit traffic from the capital. This will lead to a decrease in the traffic load of the capital and a decrease in air pollution. It is assumed that the route will improve the economic situation in the region. The cost of transported goods will decrease, as the fuel consumption of trucks will decrease, and the time of delivery of goods to destinations will be reduced.
The disadvantages will be the introduction of fares to compensate for construction costs. According to environmentalists, such a route could worsen the environment in the Moscow region. There is also reason to believe that during the construction process there will be a misuse of funds, additional spending from the state budget is possible.
In 2012, just over half of the population opposed the construction of a toll motorway.
Road safety
Hundreds of thousands of people die every year from accidents. Active motorization in our country has also caused a large number of road casualties. In addition, many routes are poorly equipped with security systems or they are completely absent. Therefore, at present, all motorways under construction and reconstruction are equipped with road safety systems. The Central Ring Road of the Moscow Region will not be an exception. The route scheme involves equipping with modern traffic control systems. Along the road will accommodate recreation areas, roadside cafes. This will give drivers the opportunity to relax and gain strength, which will reduce the likelihood of an accident. The track will also be equipped with weather tracking points and heliports.
Construction of the central ring road
Money from various sources will be allocated for the construction. Both public funds and private companies will be involved. The state will allocate subsidies and will also raise funds from the National Welfare Fund. In total, 5 construction phases are expected.
After completion of work, a single operator for the entire road will be appointed. He will be selected on a competitive basis.
Work on the project of the Central Ring Road of the Moscow Region (the scheme of which has already been approved) continued for 4 years - from 2008 to 2011. Over a hundred organizations and institutes specializing in design work were involved in the development of the project. The head organization was Soyuzdorproekt company, which, at the moment, is presented in the form of OJSC. The central ring road began to be built after Vladimir Putin signed the order in April 2012. In the course of the contest held in 2014, the organization LLC Stroygazconsulting was chosen. She will lead the construction and overhaul of the first sections of the highway.
In 2018, it is planned to open the constructed section for free passage. Its total length will be 49 km, of which approximately half will pass in the suburban area of Moscow.
