As of October 2, 2026, the Kyiv Metro is ready to restore traffic over the Southern Bridge during the yellow alert level. However, this is only possible after receiving an expert assessment of the bridge's condition, stated the mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko.
Decisions of the Kyiv Defense Council
During a meeting of the capital's Defense Council, the issue of transport movement over the Dnipro River bridges was discussed. The proposals considered during the meeting will be submitted to central government authorities for further review. This decision came as a result of yesterday's attacks that affected the city's transport infrastructure.
Conditions for Restoring Traffic
The restoration of traffic on the green line of the metro over the Southern Bridge is only possible if a positive expert assessment is obtained. Specifically, the Ministry of Infrastructure has reached out to scientific institutions for an evaluation of the bridge's condition. Only after this can the metro restore traffic on this route.
Prospects for Restoration
- Train movement is possible during the yellow alert level.
- An expert assessment of the Southern Bridge's condition is necessary.
- The proposals of the Defense Council will be forwarded to central government authorities.
Thus, the restoration of traffic over the Southern Bridge is an important step towards improving transport connectivity in Kyiv, but it depends on the technical condition of the bridge and the experts' conclusions.