Ivanгород Border Crossing to Reopen for Cars in 2027
Olesya Snakova, head of the Customs Control Organization Service of the Northwestern Customs Administration (SZTU), stated that the reconstruction of the multi-party road checkpoint (MAPP) Ivanovo on the Russia-Estonia border may be completed in 2027.
Consensus
- The automotive crossing at the Ivanograd border checkpoint on the Russia-Estonia border has been closed since February 1, 2024, for reconstruction.
- The reconstruction is expected to be completed by 2027.
- Only pedestrian traffic is currently permitted at the Ivanograd border checkpoint.
- After reconstruction, the crossing's capacity will increase to 1,860 vehicles and 11,300 people per day.
- Long queues are observed at the border crossing.
- The Ivanograd checkpoint is the closest to Saint Petersburg on the Russia-Estonia border.
Points of divergence
- The mode of operation for the Ivanograd checkpoint changed to winter time on October 25, with operating hours from 8:00 to 20:00 Moscow time. — fontanka
- The head of the customs control service at the North-Western Customs Administration said the crossing might become operational next year, suggesting a possible earlier reopening than 2027. — interfax
- Estonia transitioned to winter time in October, affecting the operating hours of several border crossings, including Ivanograd. — fontanka
- The Russian State Construction Agency confirmed in August that key structures at the Ivanograd crossing were still under construction, without specifying completion dates. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- It has become known when the automobile checkpoint in Ivanovo will open — Фонтанка
- Border crossing point between Russia and Estonia plan to open for vehicles in 2027 — Интерфакс