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title: "South Bridge in Kyiv Partially Reopened for Traffic Following October 27 Strike: What Is Known"
description: "On October 30, traffic across the South Bridge in Kyiv was partially resumed following the October 27 strike: one lane in each direction was opened for cars up to 10 tons. Full restoration is scheduled after repairs are completed."
date: 2026-10-30T14:02:43.820Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/south-bridge-kyiv-partially-reopened-after-strike
tags: [kyiv, south-bridge, infrastructure, transport, repair, dnipro]
author: "Roman V., Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# South Bridge in Kyiv Partially Reopened for Traffic Following October 27 Strike: What Is Known

![View of the South Bridge in Kyiv with the roadway, cable-stayed pylons, and birds flying over the river](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/yuzhny-most-kiev-chastichno-otkryli-dvizhenie-posle-udara/yuzhny-most-kiev-chastichno-otkryli-dvizhenie-posle-udara-1.webp)

## Key Points

- On October 30, one lane in each direction was opened on the South Bridge in Kyiv for cars up to 10 tons
- The decision was made following expertise by the National Infrastructure Development Institute
- Repair of damaged structures, including metro elements, is carried out 24/7
- The city increased bus and trolleybus routes as an alternative to the bridge

On the morning of October 30, 2026, car traffic resumed on the South Bridge across the Dnipro River in Kyiv. Based on the results of a technical inspection and expertise by the National Infrastructure Development Institute, one lane was opened for vehicles weighing up to 10 tons in the direction from the left bank to the right bank. In the opposite direction—from the right bank to the left bank—traffic on one lane was scheduled to open the same day starting at 5:00 PM. This was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko in his Telegram channel, as cited by RBC-Ukraine.

### Decision Made Following Comprehensive Expertise

The restoration of traffic became possible only after the completion of a technical inspection of the bridge structure. Specialists from the National Infrastructure Development Institute analyzed the load-bearing elements and issued a conclusion on the admissibility of partial loads. It was precisely on the basis of these findings that the decision was made to open one lane for vehicles weighing up to 10 tons. Full restoration of traffic in both directions, according to Klitschko, is scheduled for a later date—after the completion of all repair works and a re-inspection.

### Repair Works Continue Around the Clock

Specialists from municipal enterprises, together with scientists, are repairing the damaged structures of the South Bridge. Special attention is paid to the elements ensuring the operation of the subway system, as the underground line passes across the bridge. Work is carried out on a 24/7 basis. The mayor emphasized that a comprehensive structural strength assessment is ongoing in parallel with the restoration work, allowing traffic restrictions to be lifted in stages.

### City Strengthens Alternative Routes

To compensate for the restrictions on the bridge, specialized municipal services in Kyiv increased the number of buses on duplicate routes. In particular, bus route No. 1M was reorganized into three separate routes, and the total number of vehicles on them was increased to 17 units. Bus No. 3M runs between the Osokorky and Vydubychi metro stations. Starting October 30, trolleybus route No. 48 was launched, connecting the Lisova metro station with the Kurenivka railway station. In addition, the operation of bus routes No. 22 and 91 was optimized to provide more convenient connection along the green metro line.

### Context: October 27 Strike

The South Bridge in Kyiv was damaged as a result of a Russian strike on October 27, 2026. Following the incident, traffic across the structure was completely halted, and specialists and scientists began round-the-clock repair works and a comprehensive structural strength assessment. For several days, the bridge remained closed to all categories of transport, creating significant difficulties for residents of the right bank, as the South Bridge is one of the capital's key transport arteries connecting the left and right banks of the Dnipro.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Движение по Южному мосту в Киеве откроют в обе стороны: когда именно](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ruh-pivdennim-mostom-kievi-vidkriyut-obidva-1793368169.html) - Primary source: Klitschko's statement on the partial opening of the bridge on 10/30, expertise results from the National Infrastructure Development Institute, repair works, alternative routes. All facts in the article correspond to the source text.
- [Кличко: движение по Южному мосту и Метромосту через Днепр ограничили в Киеве](https://1prime.ru/20261002/kiev-873896525.html) - Dated 02.10.2026 — refers to an earlier restriction episode. Used only as context to confirm that the bridge is a key artery. Not included in the text due to the difference in dates.
- [Россия второй день подряд бьёт по Южному мосту в Киеве, в столице Украины парализовано движение](https://ru.euronews.com/2026/10/02/ru-traffic-gridlocked-in-ukraines-capital-as-russian-drone-strikes-close-key-bridge) - Dated 02.10.2026. Confirms the vulnerability of the bridge and its strategic importance. Not used in the text due to chronological discrepancy with the main plot (27–30.10).
- [Движение по трём стратегическим мостам парализовано в Киеве](https://news.mail.ru/society/72590488/) - Confirms that the South Bridge is one of the three key bridges across the Dnipro. Contextual source, not included in the text.

## FAQ

### When will traffic on the South Bridge fully reopen?

According to Mayor Klitschko, full restoration of traffic in both directions is scheduled after the completion of all repair works and a re-inspection of the structures. No specific date has been announced.

### What transport can use the South Bridge starting October 30?

Starting October 30, one lane in each direction is open for vehicles weighing up to 10 tons. Heavy transport and public transport do not yet cross the bridge.

### What alternative routes were launched in Kyiv?

Bus route No. 1M was reorganized into three separate ones (17 vehicles in total), bus No. 3M connects Osokorky and Vydubychi, trolleybus No. 48 connects Lisova and Kurenivka, and routes No. 22 and 91 along the green metro line were optimized.

### What happened to the South Bridge on October 27?

On October 27, 2026, the South Bridge was damaged as a result of a Russian strike. After that, traffic was completely stopped, and specialists began round-the-clock repair works and structural inspections.