Bridge across the Volga near Tolyatti, Road bridge in Samara Oblast, Russia.
The Bridge across the Volga near Tolyatti is a road crossing in Samara Oblast that spans the river for 3750 meters. Reinforced concrete supports the structure, which carries vehicles from one bank to the other and forms part of the regional highway network.
Construction started in December 2019 as part of an initiative to link transport routes between Europe and Asia. The opening followed several years of work and reduced travel time between major cities in the region significantly.
The bridge forms part of a larger transportation network that connects multiple Russian cities and facilitates movement between Moscow and Kazan.
Vehicles pay a fee when crossing, which varies depending on the size and weight of the vehicle. Those traveling between Moscow and Kazan save several hours of driving time through this direct connection over the river.
The span of almost four kilometers makes this crossing one of the longest river passages in the region. Before it opened, travelers used bridges or ferries located further north, which extended the journey between the banks considerably.
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