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Nearly 500 Vehicles Back Up at Crimean Bridge’s Kerch Approach, Two-Hour Wait Reported

Delays reflect manual inspection checkpoints, with authorities planning additional posts in 2026 to increase throughput.

Overview

  • The operational traffic channel reported 498 vehicles waiting for manual inspection on the Kerch side at 11:00 Moscow time.
  • The Taman approach had no queue at that hour, and no lines were reported earlier in the morning.
  • Passenger cars, minibuses and buses are permitted to cross, with freight diverted either via the Kerch ferry or through Russia’s new territories.
  • Electric and hybrid vehicles have been barred from using the bridge since November 2025.
  • Authorities say inspection posts installed before the bridge are meant to ensure safe passage, with their number slated to increase in 2026.