Lena River's initial ice bridge officially inaugurated
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YAKUTIA.INFO. today, the renowned ice crossing "s. Khatasсы - s. Pavlovsk" across the Lena River, linking Yakutsk city and the Megino-Kangalassky District, has kicked off its seasonal operation. The ice's firmness guarantees safe passage for vehicles carrying up to 3 tons.
Joining the ice crossing parade, the Amga River crossing in the Amginsky District also commenced operations.
In Yakutia's arsenal, nine ice crossings grace the landscape:
- Momsky District welcomes the ice crossing "p. Khonuu - s. Buor-Sysys" across the Indigirka River, accommodating loads of up to 3 tons.
- Zhigansky District witnesses the functioning ice crossing "p. Zhigansk - Airport" across the Strekalovka River, catering to vehicles with a maximum load of 5 tons.
- The Amginsky District is the stage for the ice crossing "s. Amga - s. Chakyr" across the Amga River, catering to loads of up to 3 tons.
- Momsky District's ice crossing "s. Khonuu - s. Sobolokh" across the Moma River serves loads up to 3 tons.
- The Oleneksky District's ice crossing "s. Olenek - s. Kharyyalakh" across the Olenek River is operational, allowing loads of up to 3 tons.
- The Suntarsky District's "s. Suntar - s. Ustye" ice crossing across the Vilyuy River is up and running, supporting loads of up to 4 tons.
- The Verkhnekolymsky District's "p. Zyryanka - Zaton" ice crossing across the Yasyachnaya River is available, welcoming loads of up to 3 tons.
- Yakutsk city and the Megino-Kangalassky District's ice crossing "s. Khatasсы - s. Pavlovsk" crosses the Lena River, accommodating loads up to 3 tons.
- Amginsky District's ice crossing "s. Amga - s. Ust-Maya" across the Amga River services loads up to 3 tons.
Mayya Alekseeva, head of the department for water safety at the GU MCHS of Russia in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), urged the public to adhere strictly to safety guidelines and utilize only the equipped crossings and signage. Violating such rules may result in administrative penalties, ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles for individuals, 20,000 to 50,000 rubles for officials, and 100,000 to 1,000,000 rubles for legal entities.
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While these ice crossings have been established for years, providing a much-needed connection during the deep-freeze months, their performance is increasingly impacted by environmental challenges caused by climate change. Keeping abreast of these frozen paths and ensuring their safety remains essential to preventing accidents and maintaining community connectivity.
The ongoing operations of the ice crossings in Yakutia contribute significantly to the transportation industry, facilitating the movement of goods and people during the winter months. In order to maintain safety and minimize the potential impact of these ice crossings on the environment, it is important for the public to follow the safety guidelines set forth by the department for water safety. Strict adherence to these rules could aid in the efficient use of finance for the maintenance and improvement of these critical public-transit routes.
