Crimean Bridge approaches had no queues by Friday evening

No delays were reported at inspection approaches on either side of the Crimean Bridge at 22:00 Moscow time on October 9, according to its operational information channel.

At 16:00, the information centre had reported 500 vehicles waiting on the Kerch side and no queue from Taman. That daytime figure does not describe the evening situation.

Updates at 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00 reported no congestion on either side. They do not establish conditions after the latest update or guarantee waiting times.

Inspection checkpoints operate at both approaches. RIA said cars, minibuses and buses may use the bridge, while freight traffic takes the overland route to Crimea.