Moscow Reconstructs Small Stone Bridge
Specialists of the Urban Complex are carrying out the reconstruction of the Small Stone Bridge in the center of the capital, Moscow Mayor's Deputy Petr Biryukov reported.
Consensus
- The reconstruction of the Small Stone Bridge in central Moscow is underway.
- The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
- Work is being carried out in parallel with the construction of a pedestrian bridge on Bolotnaya Embankement.
- The bridge was built in 1937–1938 as a continuation of the Large Stone Bridge.
- The reconstruction was prompted by inspection findings showing damage due to high traffic load.
- The repair includes replacing the deck slabs, asphalt, waterproofing, expansion joints, granite cladding, and installing new parapet railings.
- Surface cleaning and cable installation for architectural lighting are currently in progress.
- Full traffic closure is not planned; restrictions will be introduced gradually with partial lane closures.
- The reconstruction aims to restore load-bearing capacity and ensure safe operation.
- Over the past 14 years, all bridge infrastructure in Moscow has undergone various repairs, extending their service life.
- The project will complete a unified pedestrian route connecting Vorobyovy Gory, Gorky Park, Krymskaya Embankment, and Balchug Island.
Points of divergence
- Specialists have completed the installation of the new pedestrian bridge's span structures on Bolotnaya Embankment. — vm
- The reconstruction of the asphalt pavement on the section of Bolotnaya Street from the Small Stone Bridge to Yakimanka Passage was completed earlier, covering about 8,000 square meters, primarily at night. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Specialists conduct reconstruction of the Small Stone Bridge in the center of Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- Reconstruction of the Small Stone Bridge in Moscow will be completed in 2027 — Москва 24