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Hours-Long Delays Hit Crimean Bridge With 1,050 Vehicles Backed Up From Taman

Manual inspections at checkpoints are driving long waits for permitted passenger traffic.

Overview

  • At 15:00 MSK, the operational Telegram channel reported 1,050 vehicles queued on the Taman side and 459 on the Kerch side for manual checks.
  • Wait times reached more than three hours from Taman and about two hours from Kerch.
  • More than 400 cars were lined up to exit Crimea, adding to overall congestion.
  • The situation worsened over the day after checkpoints reported no queues in the morning.
  • Passenger cars, minibuses, and buses are allowed to cross, while freight is directed to alternative routes or the Kerch ferry.