Мост в Подновье, Bridge project in Podnove, Russia
The Podnove Bridge is a planned crossing over the Volga River connecting Nizhny Novgorod and Bor. This construction will serve as a major link between two separate regions by providing direct road access across the river.
The project was approved in 2009 when authorities selected a beam design over a cable-stayed option to reduce costs. This decision shaped the final engineering approach for the crossing.
The bridge represents a major infrastructure development connecting two distinct regions of Russia, linking federal highway M7 with regional route R159.
The crossing will involve a toll system as part of its funding structure through a public-private partnership model. Travelers can expect to pay a fee each time they use this route across the river.
The structure includes two large navigation openings designed specifically to allow river traffic to pass beneath. These generous passage spans ensure waterborne transportation can continue unobstructed.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
