Presidential Bridge
Uljanovsk, President Bridge over Volga
The Presidential Bridge is one of the main automobile crossings of Ul'yanovsk over the Volga River. Its length is approximately 5.8 km, making it among the longest bridges across this river. LED lighting has been installed on the bridge. Construction was originally scheduled to be completed by 1996. In some parts of the bridge's supports there is an extension downwards up to 5 meters. Besides vehicle traffic, there is also a separate pedestrian zone with sidewalks. The bridge is included in the federal program for modernizing Russia's transportation system.