Modern freeways are not just road surfaces, but lighting, pedestrian crossings, bridges and constant repairs. The whole infrastructure, which requires cash investments. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that there are very expensive roads, but there are even more expensive ones. As we all know, in Russia there are two problems - fools and roads. The state is trying to solve at least one. Construction and improvement of roads takes a lot of resources and, accordingly, finances. You don’t even suspect how much money has been invested in freeways, which you probably drive often.
Not all cities, of course, were lucky, but we will analyze the top 10 most expensive roads in Russia and find out how much the state was ready to spend on riding without bumps.
10. South detour Kaluga
This road took not only a lot of finances, but also time. The opening date was postponed several times, starting in 2015. But it was worth it. The denouement in Annenki is very spacious and beautiful.
Almost 3 billion rubles were allocated for completion South Bypass Kaluga. The city’s government received the lion's share of the money from the state program “Development of the transport system”. At the time of completion, it remained to make 4 kilometers of the road.
9. M9 (Baltic)
This is a federal highway, therefore it is not surprising that they spent so much money on it. The road goes into the Latvian A12 motorway. The highway begins in the north-west of Moscow from the Moscow Ring Road.
M9 (Baltic) They decided to reconstruct and by 2016, the track had healed again. They laid eight and six lanes, repaired important areas and expanded.
The route stretched for 618 kilometers, but each section was carefully analyzed and reconstructed. Completely and partially rebuilt the artificial structures and transport interchanges. They built an elevated bridge and made lighting.
8. M11 (Moscow - St. Petersburg)
This is one of the first major and toll roads in Russia. Starting from Moscow, the route will pass through the Moscow region (90 km), the Tver region (253 km), the Novgorod region (233 km) and the Leningrad region (75 km) to St. Petersburg.
The maximum number of stripes is up to five. They made a number of major transport interchanges and about a hundred bridges. They began to build the road back in 2010 and, according to positive plans, they planned to finish it by the World Cup. The project took almost 160 billion rubles.
In general, construction began due to exceeding the regulatory load on the M10 highway. Motorway doubler M11, significantly unloaded the movement. If according to the plan, there should have been about 40 thousand cars on the road, then in real life more than 150 thousand are moving there. The violation was almost three times. Yes, and pollution significantly exceeded the norm. Therefore, there was no choice and began to build a brother road.
7. Bypass road in Sochi
The most uncomfortable road for drivers leads to the most popular resort in Russia - Sochi. Serpentine is becoming a headache for many drivers and even passengers. You’re already wondering if it’s worth taking a car or is it better to go to the coast in “Swallow”.
The government has repeatedly raised the issue of construction bypass road in Sochi along the black sea. But the round sum, which was calculated on expenses, constantly frightened off. And now, about 1.5 trillion rubles were counted on the route structure. It is clear that the Krasnodar Territory does not have that kind of money, but a project of federal significance, therefore, resources must be found. Most likely, investors will use the move. If the construction is carried out, it will be the most expensive road.
6. Dmitrov highway in Moscow
Another highway that is in the top of the largest roads in our country. The road connects Moscow and Dmitrov. Named after this city.
Reconstruction Dmitrov highway in Moscow began in 2013 and lasted about two years. First, a six-lane transport tunnel was opened, then the route was expanded to six lanes. Almost in a row, three transit flyovers opened. And in 2015, the reconstruction ended with the opening of a tunnel for turning from the center to the outer side of the MKAD.
And one cannot fail to note the picturesque places that can be seen along this route. Many of them can be seen in textbooks on geography and the world.
5. Ring Road in St. Petersburg
Ring road around St. Petersburg It is federal for general use and spread over 143 kilometers.
Each year, for 4 years (from 2007 to 2011), the government allocated several billion rubles for reconstruction. And during this time huge changes took place on the road, which were observed by all residents and guests of the cultural capital.
4. The third transport ring of Moscow
Despite the small length (a little more than 30 km), this road deservedly occupies a place on this list. Continuous work on it has been ongoing since 1935. And every time reconstruction Third Transport Ring of Moscow more and more expensive.
There are many problems on the ring, which is why all Moscow drivers do not like this road. At the beginning of 2019, the reconstruction was resumed again, due to constant repair work, apartments in residential buildings nearby, fell by 20%.
3. Olympic track Adler-Krasnaya Polyana
This is a combined road and railways. It was built for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The road ensured the delivery of all spectators to the Olympic venues.
Olympic track Adler-Krasnaya Polyana often criticized by the media, who believed that the track is unreasonably expensive. After all, after the games, the need for it will not be so great. And the journalists were right, the losses were more than a billion rubles per year.
Many trains were reduced or completely removed due to uselessness. But the guests of this wonderful city are pleased with such a comfortable delivery to a picturesque place in our country.
2. WHSD St. Petersburg
West Speed Diameter - This is a toll road in the city. The cost of the entire project amounted to 250 billion rubles. Among them are not only budget funds, but also investors and an investment fund.
The route is only 47 kilometers long and is conditionally divided into three parts. More than 20 kilometers of the highway are designed on overpasses. The key moment of the project is unique artificial objects.
1. The fourth transport ring of Moscow
Construction plan Fourth transport ring brewing since the distant 2002, but due to lack of funding, constantly postponed. A substantial part of the budget was spent on paying the owners of objects that were nearby. And in 2011, the planned value stepped over the mark of 1 trillion rubles.
Sergei Sobyanin decided to cancel the project. He considered it economically inexpedient and harmful to the city. One cannot disagree with him, but the construction would seriously help in solving problems with kilometer traffic jams. Initially, a project was proposed for this purpose, but now, you must admit, the situation has become even worse.