"Regional road Yana is being damaged by Polimetal"

"Regional road Yana is being damaged by Polimetal"

In the remote reaches of Yakutia, a significant issue has arisen concerning the damage caused to the "Yana" highway by resource users, particularly AO "Polymetal". The company, which is intensively developing the "Prognoz" deposit, has acknowledged the damage caused to the highway during their mining activities.

To address this issue, Anatoly Grigoryev, the Deputy General Director of GKU "Management of Roads of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)", has reached an agreement with AO "Polymetal" to deliver gravel to frost-susceptible sections of the "Yana" highway free of charge. This initiative is part of the ongoing repairs under the national project "Safe and Quality Roads".

The problem of rutting and potholes on road sections in Yakutia is due to the increase in cargo traffic and vehicle weight of resource users. The increased load on the "Yana" highway this year has been addressed by Grigoryev's department, ensuring uninterrupted car traffic for residents of Topolinoye village to the district center.

However, the situation in Tomponsky District continues to suggest that compensation for damage to road infrastructure may not be sufficient. The damage caused by resource users may not match the compensation they pay, and assessments and community feedback have been mixed. While Polymetal provides financial or logistical support for repairs, some local residents and officials argue that the compensation falls short of fully covering repair costs or mitigating the broader impacts on transportation and local livelihoods.

The repairs on the "Yana" highway are part of the national project "Safe and Quality Roads" to ensure uninterrupted traffic. Grigoryev has expressed the intention to collaborate with AO "Polymetal" in the future, potentially applying similar solutions to other resource users as well. It is unclear whether the delivered gravel corresponds to the damage caused by AO "Polymetal".

In conclusion, while AO Polymetal is taking steps to address the damage caused to the Yana highway, the question of whether their compensation adequately reflects the full scope of the damage remains a topic of debate. The ongoing collaboration between Grigoryev's department and AO "Polymetal" offers hope for improved road conditions and reduced impacts on local communities in the future.

1. AO "Polymetal," intentionally developing the "Prognoz" deposit, may need to further consider the impact of their sports activities on the "Yana" highway, as their compensation for damage might not fully cover repair costs or the broader impacts on transportation and local livelihoods.
2. To enhance the quality of sports in Yakutia, Anatoly Grigoryev and AO "Polymetal" could potentially collaborate to address the issue of damage caused to the "Yana" highway by resource users, by applying repair solutions that ensure safe and efficient transportation for residents while ensuring minimal disruption to local sports activities.

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