Minister floats pontoon crossings as river link between Kyiv banks AI
On 3 October 2026 the Ukrainian government, represented by the minister of infrastructure, said it is considering pontoon crossings as an alternative way to move people and vehicles between Kyiv’s right and left banks. The plan was described as one of several options under review. River links matter for daily commuters and services; a pontoon crossing would provide an additional cross‑Dnipro connection if implemented.
Ukraine’s minister of infrastructure told the government is examining alternatives to improve transport connections between Kyiv’s right and left banks, and named pontoon crossings as one option, according to LIGA.net’s 3 October 2026 report. The comment frames pontoons as a potential temporary or supplementary river link for moving people and vehicles across the Dnipro.
The LIGA.net piece reports the idea is under consideration but does not list specific crossing sites, timelines, or operational details. Kyiv residents should expect further announcements from the ministry or city authorities if concrete plans or schedules emerge.