Traffic jams paralyzed Nizhny Novgorod after the downpour on the evening of August 17.

      On August 17, 2026, at 18:13 Society In the evening on Monday, August 17, 7-point traffic jams formed on the roads of Nizhny Novgorod. This is evidenced by data from the "Yandex Maps" service. Traffic jams are recorded in both parts of the city. The most difficult situation has developed in the upper part of Nizhny Novgorod. Movement has been hindered on Belinsky Street, the Oksky exit towards Lyadov Square, as well as on Lyadov Square itself and Gorky Square. Serious traffic jams were observed on Gagarin Avenue in the area of the Myza Bridge and towards Olgina. Also among the most congested areas were Vaneev Street, Rodionov Street, Kazan Exit, and General Ivliev Street. In the riverbank part of the city, traffic jams formed on Moscow Highway, Samarkand Street, and Sormovsky Highway towards the Varya station. Currently, the traffic jams have begun to gradually decrease. The consequences of the bad weather are still being addressed, and in some areas, the water has already receded from the roads thanks to the storm sewer system. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. 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+