Drivers are advised to account for changes and plan detour routes in advance. Parking in the areas with traffic closures will be prohibited on September 20 and 21 from 00:01 until the end of the event.

  • On September 20, a section of Luzhniki Street from building 24, structure 24, to Luzhnetskaya Embankment will be closed, as well as the outer side of Smolensky Boulevard—from Smolenskaya Street to Zubovsky Boulevard. It will also be impossible to travel from Smolensky Boulevard to Krymskaya Overpass and along Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square from building 6 to building 8 on Smolenskaya Street. Restrictions will apply from Borodinsky Bridge to 1st Smolensky Lane.
  • Several embankments will also be closed to traffic: Smolenskaya Embankment—from Protocny Lane to Rostovskaya Embankment, Rostovskaya Embankment—from 1st Vrazhsky Lane to Borodinsky Bridge, Savvinskaya Embankment—from Novodevichy Proezd to 1st Vrazhsky Lane. During the marathon, Novodevichya Embankment will also be closed—from Luzhniki Street to Savvinskaya Embankment, Khamovnichesky Val Street—from Novodevichya Embankment to Luzhnetsky Proezd, and Luzhnetskaya Embankment—from Luzhniki Street to Novodevichya Embankment. Drivers will also be unable to travel along Krymsky Proezd from Frunzenskaya Embankment to Zubovsky Boulevard.
  • On September 21, Zubovsky Boulevard from Zubovskaya Street to Krymskaya Overpass and Smolensky Boulevard from Smolenskaya Street to Zubovskaya Street will be closed. It will also be impossible to travel along Smolenskaya Square from Novinsky Boulevard to Smolensky Boulevard, along Novinsky Boulevard from Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya Street to Smolenskaya Square, and from Smolenskaya Embankment to Smolenskaya Square. Additionally, Prechistenskaya Embankment will be closed—from Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge to Krymsky Proezd, Kremlin Embankment—from Vasilyevsky Spusk Square to Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge, and Moskvoretskaya Embankment—from Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge to Vasilyevsky Spusk Square.
  • Moreover, on September 21, drivers will also be unable to access Kitaygorodsky Proezd—from Varvarka Street to Moskvoretskaya Embankment, Staraya Square—from Ilyinka Street to Varvarka Street, Novaya Square—from Lubyanskaya Square to Ilyinka Street, Teatralny Proezd—from Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street to Lubyanskaya Square, and Okhotny Ryad Street—from Tverskaya Street to Teatralny Proezd. It will also be impossible to travel along Tverskoy Boulevard from Tverskaya Street to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, as well as along Mokhovaya Street from Vozdvizhenka to Tverskaya.

More details about the closures are available.

Luzhniki Street

Luzhniki Street is a major thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, running alongside the Moskva River. It is most famous for leading to the Luzhniki Stadium, the nation’s largest sports complex, which was built in 1956 and hosted the 1980 Summer Olympics. The area’s name, “Luzhniki,” translates to “The Meadows,” reflecting its historical use as floodplain fields before its modern development.

Smolensky Boulevard

Smolensky Boulevard is one of the ten famous boulevards that form Moscow’s Boulevard Ring, a historic semicircular greenway on the site of the former White City walls. It was laid out in the 1820s and is named after the nearby Smolensky Square. The boulevard is known for its tranquil, tree-lined promenades and its proximity to the Arbat district.

Borodinsky Bridge

The Borodinsky Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning the Moskva River in Moscow, constructed in 1912 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino during the Napoleonic Wars. It was originally named after this pivotal battle in the Patriotic War of 1812 and has since been reconstructed to accommodate modern traffic while retaining its historical name and significance.

Novodevichya Embankment

Novodevichya Embankment is a historic quay on the Moskva River in Moscow, named after the adjacent Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in the 16th century. The embankment itself is known for its scenic views and its proximity to the convent’s distinctive architecture and the famous Novodevichy Cemetery, where many prominent Russian figures are buried.

Kremlin Embankment

The Kremlin Embankment is a historic stone quay running along the Moskva River beneath the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. It was constructed in the late 18th century to replace older wooden fortifications and prevent erosion. Today, it is a popular pedestrian promenade offering iconic views of the Kremlin’s cathedrals and towers.

Kitaygorodsky Proezd

Kitaygorodsky Proezd is a street in the historical center of Moscow, Russia, running along the former line of the Kitay-gorod wall. It was created in the 19th century after the demolition of a section of the medieval fortifications, which were originally built in the 16th century. Today, it serves as a major thoroughfare connecting key areas like Red Square and Lubyanka Square.

Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and one of the most famous boulevards in Moscow’s Boulevard Ring. It was laid out in 1796 on the site of the former city wall and quickly became a fashionable promenade for the city’s elite. Today, it remains a popular public park, known for its historic statues, linden trees, and cultural significance.

Mokhovaya Street

Mokhovaya Street is a historic thoroughfare in the heart of Moscow, running alongside the western wall of the Kremlin. Its history dates back to the 14th century, and it has long been associated with power and prestige, housing institutions like the State Duma and the famous Hotel National. The street’s name, which translates to “Moss Street,” originates from the mossy market that once operated there in the 15th and 16th centuries.