--- title: "Southern Bridge in Kyiv Partially Open: What Is Allowed and Prohibited from October 30" description: "Starting October 30, traffic is partially resuming on the Southern Bridge in Kyiv: one lane from the left to the right bank is open for vehicles up to 10 tons. The direction from the right bank remains closed during repairs." date: 2026-10-30T05:13:25.960Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/southern-bridge-kyiv-partially-open-traffic tags: [kyiv, south-bridge, infrastructure, transport, ukraine] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Southern Bridge in Kyiv Partially Open: What Is Allowed and Prohibited from October 30 ![Low-angle view of the cable-stayed Southern Bridge in Kyiv across the Dnipro River with vehicles](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/yuzhnyy-most-kiyeva-chastichno-otkryt-dlya-avto/yuzhnyy-most-kiyeva-chastichno-otkryt-dlya-avto-1.webp) ## Key Points - Starting October 30, one lane from the left to the right bank is open on the Southern Bridge in Kyiv for vehicles up to 10 tons, including passenger cars. - Traffic from the right to the left bank remains closed due to ongoing technical work; repairs are also underway on the metro section. - The bridge was damaged in an attack on the night of October 27; according to the Air Force spokesperson, 16 Iskander-M or S-400 missiles were used. Starting October 30, car traffic is gradually resuming on the Southern Bridge across the Dnipro River in Kyiv. According to the Kyiv City State Administration, cited by RBC-Ukraine, one lane has been opened in the direction from the left bank to the right bank for vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, including passenger cars. The decision was made following a technical inspection of the structure and expert conclusions from the National Institute of Infrastructure Development. ### What Exactly Is Open for Traffic In the first phase, traffic on the bridge is permitted in only one lane and in only one direction — from the left bank to the right bank. The weight limit is 10 tons, which allows passenger vehicles to use the crossing as well. Traffic in the opposite direction, from the right bank to the left bank, remains closed for now as technical work continues on that side. The KCSA clarified that the restoration of traffic on the second side of the bridge will be announced separately. ### How the Opening Decision Was Made The resumption of traffic became possible only after specialists completed a technical inspection of the bridge. The expertise was conducted by the National Institute of Infrastructure Development, and its conclusions formed the basis of the KCSA's decision. Before allowing transport, specialists checked the structural strength and assessed which parts of the bridge could withstand the load. ### What Else Needs Repair Full restoration of the Southern Bridge is not yet complete. Utility company specialists, together with scientists, are working out how to repair the damaged structures, including the section where the metro line runs. This is why traffic is currently limited to one lane and one direction, and the timeline for full opening depends on the progress of repair work. ### How the Bridge Was Damaged During the Attack The Southern Bridge was damaged during an attack on the night of October 27. According to Air Force Spokesperson Yurii Ihnat, Russia fired several ballistic missiles at the bridge. In total, according to his data, 16 Iskander-M or S-400 missiles were used in that attack; specialists must determine which specific ones hit the bridge. Ihnat warned that the restoration of the bridge deck will take time. ### How the City Adapted Transportation Following the strike on the bridge, repair work was carried out around the clock, while specialists continuously checked structural strength. Due to the damage, the green metro line operated in separate sections, and the city reinforced bus routes across the Darnytsia Bridge to ensure passengers could cross the Dnipro. These measures remain in place until traffic on the Southern Bridge is fully restored. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Южный мост открывают для авто: какие машины и в какую сторону смогут проехать](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/pivdenniy-mist-vidkrivayut-avto-ki-mashini-1793336734.html) - Primary source: KCSA report on opening one lane (up to 10t) from left to right bank, closing the return direction, NIID expertise conclusions, and data on the October 27 attack (16 Iskander-M/S-400 missiles according to Ihnat). - [Южный мост закрыт, остальные работают с ограничениями: как теперь пересечь Днепр в Киеве](https://focus.ua/ukraine/769875-rezhim-raboty-mostov-kieva-kakie-puteprovody-perekryty-i-gde-deystvuyut-ogranicheniya) - Context: after the attacks, traffic regulations across Dnipro bridges changed, the Southern Bridge was completely blocked, and restrictions were introduced on other crossings; confirms the background situation with closures and restrictions. ## FAQ ### Which vehicles can cross the Southern Bridge starting October 30? One lane is open in the direction from the left bank to the right bank for vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, including passenger cars. ### Is it possible to cross the bridge from the right bank to the left bank? Not yet. Traffic in this direction remains closed due to ongoing technical work; the KCSA will announce the reopening separately. ### Why was traffic opened only partially? The decision was made following a technical inspection and conclusions by the National Institute of Infrastructure Development; damaged structures, including the metro section, are still being repaired.