The cottage season is open: a huge traffic jam has formed near Nizhny Novgorod.

      On April 19, 2026, at 18:15 Society In the evening of April 19, a traffic jam over 9 kilometers long formed on the approach to Nizhny Novgorod from the side of Doskino. This is evidenced by data from the "Yandex Maps" service. Meanwhile, traffic remains free from the side of Bor. The cause of the traffic difficulties could be the summer residents who have already opened the season and are returning to the city. Such jams are regularly observed in the summer. The road situation could also have been affected by the weather conditions. Recall that rain mixed with snow is expected on April 20. More than 13 cm of precipitation may fall within a day. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main 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+