Traffic across Dnipro hydroelectric dam in Zaporizhzhya fully closed in both directions
Traffic across the Dnipro hydroelectric dam in the city of Zaporizhzhya has been fully closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to use the Arkovyi (Arch) Bridge, the Vantovyi (Cable-Stayed) Bridge, and the Preobrazhenskyi Bridge as detours, acting regional governor Mykhailo Semikin reported on Nov. 14.
The Dnipro hydroelectric dam in Zaporizhzhya has been entirely closed for traffic in both directions, according to regional governor Mykhailo Semikin on November 14. Drivers are being advised to utilize the Arkovyi, Vantovyi, and Preobrazhenskyi bridges as alternatives, with the resumption of traffic to be announced at a later time.
On November 13, Semikin had cautioned about the possibility of temporary traffic closures over the bridges and the dam due to security concerns, urging drivers to plan their routes in advance and account for potential closures. Zaporizhzhya experienced a record number of FPV drone attacks in late October, with Russian troops allegedly altering their tactics, including targeting municipal transport.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on November 9 that Russia aims to split Ukraine along the Dnipro River through strikes on bridges and the power grid. On November 11, Russian forces launched an attack on Zaporizhzhya, resulting in 50 injuries, including children. Rescuers aided 17 individuals trapped in their homes. The situation remains fluid, and drivers are advised to heed police instructions and utilize alternative routes if necessary.
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