Two bridges have been closed on the highway "Vladimir — Murom — Arzamas" due to flooding.

      On April 3, 2026, at 15:44 Society In the Nizhny Novgorod region, traffic is temporarily closed on two bridges on the highway "Vladimir — Murom — Arzamas". The restrictions have been introduced due to the rising water levels in the rivers. As reported by the Main Directorate of Highways of the region, traffic is closed to prevent emergency situations until the flood water levels decrease. In particular, the temporary bridge over the Shiloksha River in the Kulebaksky district at the 191st km of the highway "Vladimir — Murom — Arzamas" is closed. The bridge over the Lemety River at the 211th kilometer of the same route is also closed. During the restrictions, detour routes have been organized. From the side of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas, traffic is directed through Vyksa: the village of Sakony, the workers' settlement of Ardatov, Vyksa, and Navashino. From the side of Murom, the detour goes through Navashino, Vyksa, Ardatov, and Sakony. In addition, it is possible to bypass the flooded areas via the M-12 "Vostok" highway. The agency recommends that motorists plan their routes in advance and take into account changes in traffic organization. It was previously reported that 20 adjacent territories were flooded in the Vyksunsky district. Security measures have been strengthened in the region due to the flood. It was also reported that 70 settlements in the Nizhny Novgorod region are at risk due to the flood. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+