City center closed due to the "Europe-Asia" marathon. Map.
In the heart of Yekaterinburg, a familiar sight has emerged since morning: the police have blocked off key streets. The specific reason behind this closure remains undisclosed, but it is not uncommon for such measures to be implemented for public events, maintenance, or security purposes.
The following roads have been affected:
- Melnikov Street is blocked from Kraul' to the Metallurgists.
- Kraul' Street is blocked from Piрогоv to Melnikov.
- The odd side of Metallurgists Street is blocked from Repin to the road to Perm' - Yekaterinburg.
- No vehicles can pass on 8 Marta from Boris Yeltsin to Lenin.
During this period, car traffic in the city center is restricted until 13:00. However, fear not, as Yekaterinburg boasts an extensive network of public transportation options to help you reach your destination.
- Metro: With one line and 9 stations, the metro serves as a convenient means of travel, carrying approximately 49.9 million passengers in 2015.
- Trams: With an extensive network of 30 routes and 185.5 kilometers of track, trams play a significant role in city transport.
- Buses: Although usage has declined due to private taxis, Yekaterinburg still offers 93 bus routes.
- Trolleybuses: With 19 routes and 250 trolleybuses operating on 168.4 kilometers of lines, trolleybuses provide another reliable option for travel.
- Electric train: This service connects the northwest and south parts of the city.
For those seeking more specific information about the affected routes, it is advisable to consult the local transit authority or city transport updates for temporary detours or additional shuttle services. Here is a list of the routes that have been rerouted due to the current closure:
- Trolleybuses: Routes No26, 35 have been rerouted.
- Municipal buses: Routes No 49, 50, 54, 57, 59, 61, 64, 65, 67, 84, 85 and 95 have been rerouted.
- Commercial buses: Routes 043, 45, 46, 48, 52, 054, 62, 81, 87, 89, 92 and 93 have been rerouted.
- Trams: Routes No1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 have been rerouted.
- The even side of Tatishchev Street is blocked from Repin to Piрогоv.
- Lenin Street is blocked from the street to Pushkin.
- The odd side of Lenin Street is blocked from Repin to Vaĭner.
- Melnikov Street is blocked from Kraul' to Repin.
- Piрогоv Street is blocked from Tatishchev to Kraul'.
By staying informed and making use of these alternative transportation options, you can ensure a smooth journey through Yekaterinburg during this temporary closure.
The news spreading around Yekaterinburg suggests that several routes for trams, buses, and trolleybuses have been rerouted due to ongoing road closures, including the sports event that might be taking place in the city center. Despite the traffic restrictions, commuters can still rely on the metro, trains, or the extensive network of other public transportation options like trams, buses, trolleybuses, and commercial buses to reach their destinations.
