Shelepikhinsky Bridge

The Shelepikhinsky Bridge is a cable-stayed structure that spans the Moskva River with a modern steel design connecting two parts of the city. It has multiple traffic lanes and separate pedestrian walkways that allow safe crossing.

The bridge opened in 2007 and was the first cable-stayed design built across the river in Moscow, introducing new engineering methods to the city. It came at a time when the city was expanding and improving its transportation network.

The bridge links two distinct parts of Moscow and shapes how people move between neighborhoods on either side of the river. Its design marks a modern phase in the city's development and is part of the daily routes residents use to cross the river.

The bridge is open to pedestrians every day with safe walking paths separate from traffic. It is better to walk the pedestrian paths during less busy times if you prefer a quieter experience.

The bridge runs partly parallel to the river rather than straight across it to protect a nature preserve on an island and avoid environmental damage. This unusual path shows how modern infrastructure can be designed with conservation in mind.