Something's going down on the Crimean Bridge
Bridge traffic temporarily halted on Crimea bridge on April 30.
At 2 PM on April 30th, things took a turn on the Crimean Bridge. The traffic was halted, and no vehicles were allowed to cross the structure. Those already on the bridge received instructions on what to do via loudspeakers.
Remain cool, folks, and follow the directions given by the transport security personnel, read the Telegram channel "Crimean Bridge: Live Updates."
The reasons behind this sudden traffic halt and its expected duration remain undisclosed.
At 2 PM, there were no traffic snarl-ups on the Taman side, but over 200 vehicles were queued up on the Kerch side.
Before this, there were reports of a new vehicle inspection zone being established before the Crimean Bridge on the Kuban side. These measures seem to be in place to speed up the transport screening process.
Past instances have shown that the Crimean Bridge has faced disruptions due to explosions and attacks, necessitating security measures like these[1]. It's possible that if there was such an event happening at the mentioned time, it might've caused the traffic halt. However, without more specific reports or recent updates, the exact reason and duration of the restraints on April 30th remain unclear.
For the latest information regarding the April 30th traffic restriction, it's best to check out the local news or official announcements for the most accurate information.
[1]): The bridge has faced closures and disruptions due to conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as well as explosions and attacks in the past, which can impact its operation. (sources: 2,3)
- The traffic disruption on the Crimean Bridge on April 30th led to a restriction on vehicle crossings, as both loudspeakers and official announcements provided instructions for those already on the structure.
- Unexpectedly, over 200 vehicles queued up on the Kerch side while there were no traffic issues on the Taman side, raising questions about the sudden traffic halt.
- Previous instances have shown the Crimean Bridge being targeted by attacks and explosions, prompting the establishment of enhanced vehicle inspection zones like the one reported before the bridge on the Kuban side.
- To stay informed about the April 30th traffic restriction and future updates, it's recommended to monitor general news, crime-and-justice channels, and official announcements for detailed information.
