Vladimir Putin attended the opening ceremony of the central section of the Western High-Speed Diameter toll road in St Petersburg.
The Western High-Speed Diameter is a 46.6-kilometre road with a total length, including all exit and entry ramps and interchanges, of over 70 kilometers. It features 15 interchanges, and its width varies from four to eight lanes. The new road is expected to ease congestion in the historic center of St. Petersburg, the St Petersburg Ring Road and road network, enabling drivers to cross the city in less than 20 minutes.The section of the Western High-Speed Diameter that was launched today links the southern and northern parts of the St Petersburg Ring Road, and provides a connection with the Scandinavia motorway. The northern and southern parts of the road are already in operation.
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| Vladimir Putin attended the opening ceremony of the central section of the Western High-Speed Diameter toll road. |
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| Russian President attended the opening ceremony of the central section of the Western High-Speed Diameter toll road. |
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| President Putin attended the opening ceremony of the central section of the Western High-Speed Diameter toll road. |
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| President of Russia attended the opening ceremony of the central section of the Western High-Speed Diameter toll road. |
