The Cabinet of Ministers approved a road construction plan for 9 trillion rubles by 2030
The Russian government has approved a road construction plan for the next six years, and 9 trillion rubles will be allocated for it. Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, spoke about the decision at a cabinet meeting.
"We have approved a road construction plan for the next six years," the prime minister said. "Over 9 trillion rubles are expected to be allocated from the federal budget for these purposes in the next six years."
"We continue to develop a reliable road network across the country, increasing connectivity between our regions, and forming seamless high-speed routes such as the Rossiya transport route, which includes the Neva highway and the M-12 Vostok," Mishustin said. - The construction of another section of it with a length of almost 300 km - to Yekaterinburg, and then to Tyumen - is included in this new plan."
According to the plan, at least 85% of federal and at least 60% of regional and inter-municipal highways should be brought to a standard state by 2030. "It is planned to build and reconstruct over 3.5 thousand km, and also complete the construction of at least 50 bypasses of settlements," the head of the cabinet shared.
The plan involves the construction of bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, and highway lighting. The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation will strictly monitor the quality and expenditure of funds.
