A barrier-free toll system will be implemented at the Vitebsk interchange in St. Petersburg. This was announced by the press service of the "Telematics" concern.
As part of the cooperation between "VTB Infrastructure Holding" and the "Telematics" concern, a toll collection system based on the "Free Flow" technology has been implemented. This system uses artificial intelligence to automatically recognize license plates, makes and classes of cars, as well as to account for transponders and issue toll invoices.
Marcel Nigmetzyanov, Senior Partner of the "Telematics" concern, noted that the "Free Flow" system significantly reduces travel time for drivers and increases road capacity. This innovation will increase the transport mobility of St. Petersburg, providing comfortable and unhindered movement for residents and guests of the city.
Launch of the Vitebsk Interchange
On December 22, traffic was launched on the Vitebsk interchange in St. Petersburg, which connects Vitebsky Prospekt and the Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD). This section became the first stage in the implementation of the Shirotnaya Magistral Skorostnogo Dvizheniya (ShMSD), a large-scale project aimed at improving the transport accessibility of the city and the entire North-West region.
Route characteristics
The length of the route is 2.6 km, six lanes are provided for vehicles, and the capacity will be 70 thousand vehicles per day. The estimated speed on the new section is 120 km/h.
The route runs in an eastern direction from the junction to the Western High-Speed Diameter in the area of Blagodatnaya Street, runs in an overpass design above Moskovsky Prospekt and reaches Vitebsky Prospekt.
Future of the latitudinal highway
In November 2024, the government of St. Petersburg concluded a concession agreement with VTB Bank for the construction of a new section of the ShMSD. The agreement includes the construction of the second, third and fourth stages of the ShMSD with a bridge across the Neva. The total construction cost will be 241 billion rubles, and the project is scheduled for completion by 2030. The length of the new section will be 14.1 km - from Vitebsky Prospekt to the Ring Road.
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