Starting August 10, 2026, major traffic restrictions will come into effect in Kyiv on two key city arteries — Holosiivskyi Avenue and Roman Shukhevych Avenue. Repair works organized by the municipal enterprise "Kyivavtodor" will affect the Holosiivskyi and Desnyanskyi districts of the capital. Drivers and public transport passengers are advised to plan their routes in advance to avoid congestion and delays.
Holosiivskyi Avenue: repairs from the square to Vasylkivska
On Holosiivskyi Avenue, restrictions will be in effect from August 10 to September 20, 2026. Road workers will be restoring the road surface on the section from Holosiivskyi Square to Vasylkivska Street. This is one of the busiest sections in the southwestern part of the city, where thousands of cars pass daily. Work will be carried out around the clock, which may lead to temporary closures of individual lanes. Drivers are advised to use detours, such as Les Kurbas Avenue or Akademika Zabolotnoho Street.
Roman Shukhevych Avenue: partial restriction from 8:00 to 17:00
On Roman Shukhevych Avenue, traffic will be partially restricted from August 10 to September 1, 2026. Asphalt concrete pavement repair is scheduled for the section from Ronald Reagan Street to the intersection with Honore de Balzac Street. Work will be carried out daily from 8:00 to 17:00, which will minimize the impact on the evening rush hour. However, significant delays are possible in the morning hours, especially near the intersection with Reagan Street, where traffic jams often form.
Changes in public transport routes
Due to road repairs, the routes of several buses and trolleybuses in Kyiv have been changed. In particular, this weekend (August 8–10), some routes were temporarily rerouted due to the holding of traditional fairs and emergency works. Additionally, from August 7 to 10, traffic on the Metro Bridge was partially restricted — this is due to repairs to the bridge structures, which also affects the traffic situation in the city center. Passengers are advised to check current schedules on carrier websites or in navigation apps.
Contradictory data
Although the official statement from "Kyivavtodor" indicates exact dates and sections for repairs, some sources report possible shifts in deadlines. For example, on social media, drivers complain that work on Holosiivskyi Avenue has already started earlier — on August 8, not August 10 as officially announced. There are also reports that work on Roman Shukhevych Avenue may last longer — until September 5, due to unforeseen difficulties with the condition of the road surface. This data has not yet been confirmed by municipal services, but requires attention from drivers and passengers.
Recommendations for drivers and passengers
The municipal corporation "Kyivavtodor" apologizes for the temporary inconvenience and asks drivers to take restrictions into account when planning routes. It is recommended to use navigation applications with up-to-date data on traffic jams and detours. It is also worth following official announcements on the kyivcity.gov.ua website and on the social media pages of city services. For public transport passengers, it is important to check schedule changes in advance, especially during peak hours.
