Paton Bridge, a Kyiv landmark opened on 5 November 1953 as the world’s first continuous welded road crossing over the Dnipro, is scheduled to face traffic restrictions in 2026, according to local reporting.
The bridge links the Vydubychi and Berezniaky riverfronts and has carried Kyiv road traffic for decades. The report does not detail the exact timing or scope of the 2026 measures; residents and drivers who use this crossing should monitor announcements from Kyiv city authorities and transport services for confirmed schedules and detours.
For the original report, see Grani Kyieva: https://grani.kiev.ua/mist-patona-kyiv-vid-1953-roku-do-obmezhen-2026