Optimal travel dates on Crimean Bridge are between August 4th and August 10th, according to experts.
The upcoming week promises to present ongoing traffic challenges near the Crimean Bridge, according to experts and the Telegram channel "Crimean Bridge: Live Information".
Last Tuesday, there were practically no lines to be seen, but the previous days painted a different picture. On Monday, high traffic was observed in the direction of Crimea until noon, with a 2-hour wait from afternoon to evening reported on several days, including Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and in the morning on Friday.
On August 2, approximately 2,800 cars queued up to the Crimean Bridge in the morning, as per an unspecified source. The maximum wait time during the first week of August 2024 was from 13:00 to 14:00 on Monday on the Taman side, lasting 4 hours.
Travelers in the Krasnodar region experienced lines on Monday and Friday. Fewest cars were seen approaching the Crimean Bridge from the Kerch side on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as during the day on Wednesday and Saturday. A low traffic flow or complete absence of lines was reported on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Additional disruptions affecting traffic volume and flow include closures from drone attacks and security operations around the bridge. For instance, a five-hour closure on August 2 was due to drone strikes causing temporary halts and increased congestion. These security incidents tend to exacerbate delays and unpredictability of crossing times.
Drivers are advised to expect prolonged waiting times at the inspection points near the Crimean Bridge, particularly on the approach from the Krasnodar region (Taman/Kuban) side, with delays frequently lasting several hours. The Telegram channel "Crimean Bridge: Live Information" corroborates these observations and updates waiting times and queue lengths regularly, confirming ongoing traffic challenges.
At present, the Kerch (Crimea) side does not experience significant queueing. However, drivers are urged to stay informed and plan their journeys accordingly, as the traffic forecast for the coming week remains highly constrained with persistent heavy queues and multi-hour delays at the Taman side, making crossing times uncertain and lengthy.
Given the circumstances, anticipate lengthy and uncertain crossing times at the Crimean Bridge, as traffic congestion is likely at the Taman side, especially for travelers coming from the Krasnodar region. Your lifestyle choices may need to consider this travel disruption when planning a trip to Crimea.
