Highway to Circumvent a City of Over a Million People
Krasnodar, 17 June. Nearly six million vehicles have used the Far Western Bypass of Krasnodar in two years.
The highest monthly traffic was recorded in July 2024, with nearly 500,000 vehicle trips. In May 2025, 248,600 vehicles used the road. This summer, traffic on the bypass is expected to exceed 500,000 trips per month.
The bypass officially opened on June 15, 2023. It stretches 51 kilometres, skirting Krasnodar from the north and west. The route has no traffic lights, surface pedestrian crossings, or at-grade intersections. As an extension of the M-4 “Don” highway, the bypass diverts transit traffic away from the streets of the million-strong city, allowing uninterrupted travel directly to the A-289 highway toward the Crime
About: M-4 “Don” highway
The M-4 “Don” highway is a major Russian motorway that stretches over 1,500 kilometers, connecting Moscow with the southern regions of Russia, and ultimately reaching Novorossiysk on the Black Sea coast. Named after the Don River, the highway is a crucial transport artery for both economic and recreational travel, facilitating connectivity between central Russia and the southern destinations, including the popular resort areas on the Black Sea. The highway has been undergoing substantial upgrades and expansions to improve traffic flow and safety, reflecting its importance in Russian infrastructure.
About: A-289 highway
The A-289 highway is a short freeway located in the Region of Murcia, Spain, specifically connecting the city of Cartagena to its port, Cartagena Port. This route provides essential access for transportation and logistics between the city and one of Spain’s major naval and commercial ports. The A-289 serves as a critical infrastructure component that supports both local and national economic activities, facilitating smoother movements of goods and passengers in the area.
