Nizhny Novgorod region assessed the potential of areas near M-12 at 156 billion rubles.

      On June 26, 2026, at 09:47, Economy The government of the Nizhny Novgorod region estimates the investment potential of the territories in the region located in the orbit of the M-12 highway at approximately 156 billion rubles. This was reported by Deputy Governor Sergey Morozov at the XIV St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (18+). He noted that involving territories in investment turnover is based on the principles of economic feasibility, taking into account existing infrastructure and the prospects for its development. Sergey Morozov pointed out that the practice of integrated territorial development projects shows that maximum capitalization is achieved precisely through the implementation of investment projects. As an example, he cited the development of the southern part of the Nizhny Novgorod agglomeration. Thus, when leasing plots in the Olgino and Novinki areas at 3% of the cadastral value, the budget would receive about 88 million rubles over ten years. However, the application of the integrated development mechanism implies payments from the investor to the operator at around 3.5 billion rubles—almost 40 times more. This result is ensured by a well-structured financial model with a balance of obligations between the parties.

      "We are creating a comfortable investment climate through a flexible financial and legal model of the master plan and are building quality infrastructure for living. Government investments in infrastructure through budget loans and bonds show high efficiency," emphasized Morozov.

      He noted that in the integrated development projects in Olgino and Novinki, every ruble of government funds attracts 11 rubles of extrabudgetary investments and provides 4 rubles of tax revenues until 2040. According to Morozov, this will allow for the full repayment of treasury loans and also create social infrastructure through private investments. The main obstacle to the development of the territories, the deputy governor named infrastructure constraints. After the opening of the M-12 highway, the investment potential of the adjacent territories is estimated at 156 billion rubles, which will create new jobs and give an impetus to housing construction. Additional development, according to him, will be ensured by the Eastern Bypass of Nizhny Novgorod. It will improve transport communication with the Kirov region and the Mari El Republic, remove transit transport from the city, and stimulate the development of adjacent territories. In the zone of the future highway, 23 residential projects and about 17 enterprise projects with investments exceeding 200 billion rubles are already planned. The bypass should also contribute to the development of tourism in the area of the Rowing Canal.

      Recall that the Eastern Bypass project is divided into three stages. The first includes the renovation of the existing road in the Nikulsky area, the reconstruction of the section along the embankment of the Rowing Canal, as well as the construction of a new segment with a two-level interchange over the "Nizhny Novgorod - Kstovo" highway. The second stage involves the construction of a bridge over the Volga. The third stage anticipates the construction of the northeastern bypass of Bor. The total cost of the project is estimated at more than 200 billion rubles. It has been reported that two concession agreements are planned to be concluded for its implementation. 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+.