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{{Infobox historic site|name=The bridge of Aksai |native_name=Аксайский мост|native_language=ru|image=inx960x640.jpg|locmapin=Russia|location=[[Rostov-on-Don]], [[Rostov oblast]] [[Russia]]|area=|built=1964|architect=|architecture=|governing_body=|owner=|type=Bridge}} |
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The bridge of Aksay is a car bridge over [[Don River (Russia)|river Don]] in [[Rostov-on-Don]]. Total length is 580 meters. In 1964 on highway in 1062 km M4 «Don» was built two-way bridge figured out about 7 thousand of cars per day up to 6 tones per axle. In 1995 in addition to old one was built new three-way highway crossing. In our days on bridge every day pass up to 30 thousands of cars with 8 tone load per axel. Bridge crosses Don in 60 km from its estuary. |
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|native_name=Аксайский мост |
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|location=[[Rostov-on-Don]], [[Russia]] |
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|nearest_city=[[Aksay, Rostov Oblast|Aksay]] |
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|coordinates={{Coord|47.2419|39.8511|display=title}} |
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The '''Bridge of Aksay''' ({{lang-ru|Аксайский мост}}) is a road bridge over the [[Don River (Russia)|River Don]] in [[Rostov-on-Don]]. Its total span is {{convert|580|m|abbr=on}}. It was built in 1964 to form part of the {{convert|1062|km|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[M4 highway (Russia)|M4 "Don" highway]], with a two-lane capacity of around 7,000 vehicles per day of up to 6 tonnes per axle. In 1995, a new bridge was built to augment the existing one to accommodate a new three-lane crossing. The bridge crosses the Don {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} from its estuary.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} |
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== Name == |
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The bridge is named after nearby [[Aksay, Rostov Oblast]]. The town is in turn named after the [[River Aksay]], a tributary of the Don. The river's name derives from legends about quick or white water.<ref>{{Cite web|url=//rostov-region.ru/toponymy/item/f00/s00/e0000001/index.shtml|title=Аксай|trans-title=Aksay|website=rostov-region.ru|language=ru|accessdate=21 September 2020}}</ref> |
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== Reconstruction and overhaul == |
== Reconstruction and overhaul == |
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In September 2014, the reconstruction of the two-lane part of the bridge was completed at a cost of 2.84 billion rubles (approximately US$ 37 million). The project required dismantling the right side of the existing bridge and building a new bridge in its place. According to the project documentation, the new bridge crossing would be {{convert|1227.7|m|abbr=on}} long and {{convert|56.11|m|abbr=on}} wide, with three lanes. This new crossing was opened on 1 November 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|website=donday.ru|url=//www.donnews.ru/Dvizhenie-po-verhnemu-Aksayskomu-mostu-na-M4-Don-ofitsialno-otkryto_17597|title=Произошла ошибка, данной страницы не существует|language=ru|accessdate=21 September 2020|archive-date=8 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190908013512/http://www.donnews.ru/Dvizhenie-po-verhnemu-Aksayskomu-mostu-na-M4-Don-ofitsialno-otkryto_17597|url-status=dead}}</ref> Overhaul of the newer left side of the bridge started on 25 February 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|website=donday.ru|url=//donday.ru/aksajskij-most-zakrojut-do-nojabrja-20150213.html|title=Аксайский мост закроют до ноября|language=ru|trans-title=Closure of Askay Bridge|date=13 February 2015|accessdate=21 September 2020}}</ref> and was completed in the July. But the approach road from the "MEGA" shopping centre in Rostov-on-Don is still in a bad state.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} |
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In September 2014 was completed reconstruction of two-way part of the bridge of Aksai across Don. The price of contract was 2,84 milliards of rubles. The project of reconstruction pre-posts full breakdown of existing right part of the bridge of Aksai and building on its place modern bridge. According to project documentation, building length of the new bridge crossing will be 1227,7 meters, |
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length of bridge - 567,11 meters, the number of bands-three in one way. New transition was opened in November the 1st, 2014 <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.donnews.ru/Dvizhenie-po-verhnemu-Aksayskomu-mostu-na-M4-Don-ofitsialno-otkryto_17597|title=Donnews|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>. Overhaul of the left (more modern) part of bridge started in 25.02.2015, <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://donday.ru/aksajskij-most-zakrojut-do-nojabrja-20150213.html|title=Closing of the Bridge of Aksay|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> bridge was ready after the repair in 1.07.2015. But station of track from shopping center “MEGA” Rostov-on-Don till bridge with access roads is still in bad state. |
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== References == |
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[Category:Tourist attractions in Rostov-on-Don] |
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[[Category:Bridges in Rostov-on-Don]] |
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[[Category:Road bridges in Russia]] |
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[[Category:Bridges completed in 1964]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:14, 27 December 2023
| The Bridge of Aksay | |
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| Native name Аксайский мост (Russian) | |
  Location of The Bridge of Aksay in Rostov Oblast | |
| Type | Road bridge |
| Location | Rostov-on-Don, Russia |
| Nearest city | Aksay |
| Coordinates | 47°14′31″N 39°51′04″E / 47.2419°N 39.8511°E |
| Built | 1964 |
| Rebuilt | 2014–2015 |
The Bridge of Aksay (Russian: Аксайский мост) is a road bridge over the River Don in Rostov-on-Don. Its total span is 580 m (1,900 ft). It was built in 1964 to form part of the 1,062 km (660 mi) M4 "Don" highway, with a two-lane capacity of around 7,000 vehicles per day of up to 6 tonnes per axle. In 1995, a new bridge was built to augment the existing one to accommodate a new three-lane crossing. The bridge crosses the Don 60 km (37 mi) from its estuary.[citation needed]
Name
[edit]The bridge is named after nearby Aksay, Rostov Oblast. The town is in turn named after the River Aksay, a tributary of the Don. The river's name derives from legends about quick or white water.[1]
Reconstruction and overhaul
[edit]In September 2014, the reconstruction of the two-lane part of the bridge was completed at a cost of 2.84 billion rubles (approximately US$ 37 million). The project required dismantling the right side of the existing bridge and building a new bridge in its place. According to the project documentation, the new bridge crossing would be 1,227.7 m (4,028 ft) long and 56.11 m (184.1 ft) wide, with three lanes. This new crossing was opened on 1 November 2014.[2] Overhaul of the newer left side of the bridge started on 25 February 2015,[3] and was completed in the July. But the approach road from the "MEGA" shopping centre in Rostov-on-Don is still in a bad state.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Аксай" [Aksay]. rostov-region.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Произошла ошибка, данной страницы не существует". donday.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 8 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Аксайский мост закроют до ноября" [Closure of Askay Bridge]. donday.ru (in Russian). 13 February 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
