9-point traffic jams paralyzed Nizhny Novgorod on the evening of April 30.

      On April 30, 2026, at 17:05, the city of Nizhny Novgorod was paralyzed by terrible traffic jams in the evening. According to the Yandex Maps service, after 4:00 PM, the road congestion level reached 9 points. The city center turned red. The hardest areas to navigate were Lyadov Square and Gorky Square, as well as Vaneev Street and Belinsky Street. Serious difficulties also arose on the Kazan and Oka exits while driving uphill, on the Myza Bridge towards Novikov-Priboy Street, and on Gagarin Avenue heading towards Lyadov Square. The situation was exacerbated by traffic accidents. Accidents occurred at Lyadov and Gorky Squares, as well as on Gagarin Avenue. Additional complications were caused by road closures related to repair work. Since April 25, tram track reconstruction has been underway at the intersection of Vaneev and Nadezhda Suslova Streets. In the near future, the restrictions will become even more extensive. Starting tomorrow, Zvezdinka Street will be partially closed, and from May 16, traffic will be completely closed on Ocharskaya Street from Oktyabrskaya Street to Gruzinskaya Street. The road situation was also influenced by the upcoming May holidays. Many residents headed to their summer cottages. The additional flow of traffic is also related to the match (0+) of the youth hockey team "Chaika" at the Nagorny Sports Complex. On game days, Gagarin Avenue traditionally becomes overloaded. It was previously reported that transport restrictions in the center of Nizhny Novgorod were lifted before May 9. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. 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+.