On September 27, the outer side of the Garden Ring in Moscow will be closed to traffic. The road is being cleared for participants of the Moscow Motorcycle Festival, according to the city’s transport department. The department advises guests and residents to use the metro for travel to the city center.
Traffic will be closed starting at 11:40 Moscow time. In addition to the Garden Ring, traffic will also be blocked on Kosygin Street (toward Vorobyovskoye Highway), Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street, and Smolenskaya Street, as well as on Vorobyovskoye Highway, Berezhkovskaya Embankment, Borodinsky Bridge, and the exit from it to Taras Shevchenko Embankment.
The transport department did not specify the exact time for traffic restoration but noted that roads will become available for vehicles as the motorcycle column passes through.
During the motorcycle festival, passage from Kosygin Street to Universitetsky Avenue will also be closed from 9:00 on September 26 until 7:00 on September 28. On September 27 from 8:00 to 19:00, various sections of Kosygin Street, Universitetsky Avenue, and Universitetskaya Square will be inaccessible for traffic. Parking will be prohibited in some restricted areas.
Garden Ring
The Garden Ring is a major circular avenue encircling central Moscow, following the line of the city’s 16th-century earthwork ramparts. Its name originates from the 18th and 19th centuries when the ramparts were demolished and the land was converted into gardens. Today, it is a vital transportation artery and a prominent feature of the city’s layout, lined with significant buildings and squares.
Kosygin Street
Kosygin Street is a major thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, named in 1978 after Alexei Kosygin, the long-serving Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. Historically, the road was part of the ancient route to the Sparrow Hills and has been significantly redeveloped, now known for its modern high-rise residential buildings and government institutions.
Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street
Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street is a major thoroughfare in western Moscow, historically known as an old road leading to the city from the west. Its development accelerated significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries, and it is now a key artery passing near the Moscow City business district and the Borodinskaya Panorama Museum.
Smolenskaya Street
Smolenskaya Street is a historic thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, named after the city of Smolensk. It is a notable street in the Arbat District, historically known as a major trade route and for its architecture, which includes the famous Smolenskaya metro station and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Its history is deeply connected to the commercial and diplomatic life of the city.
Vorobyovskoye Highway
Vorobyovskoye Highway is a major thoroughfare in southwestern Moscow, Russia, running along the edge of the Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills). Historically, the area has been known since the 14th century as a noble estate and later became famous for its observation platform, which offers one of the most iconic panoramic views of the city. The highway itself gained prominence in the 20th century and is now a key transport route, passing near landmarks like Moscow State University.
Berezhkovskaya Embankment
Berezhkovskaya Embankment is a historic quay on the Moskva River in Moscow, located near the Kievsky Railway Station. It is named after the historic Berezhki village and is most famous for housing the iconic Stalinist skyscraper of the Hotel Ukraina, one of the “Seven Sisters” built in the 1950s. The area has evolved from a small riverside settlement into a prominent part of Moscow’s architectural landscape.
Borodinsky Bridge
The Borodinsky Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning the Moskva River in Moscow, named in honor of the 1812 Battle of Borodino. It was originally constructed in 1912 for the centenary of the battle and was later rebuilt in its current form in 2001. The bridge is a significant transport link and a recognized cultural heritage site of regional importance.
Taras Shevchenko Embankment
Taras Shevchenko Embankment is a scenic pedestrian walkway along the Dnipro River in Kyiv, Ukraine. It is named in honor of Taras Shevchenko, the renowned 19th-century Ukrainian poet and artist who is a central figure in the country’s national revival. The embankment offers picturesque views of the river and the city and serves as a popular public space for recreation and cultural events.
