Run-ins with Challenges for the Contractor
In the heart of Krasnodar, Russia, the construction of a new pedestrian underpass is currently underway, aiming to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety along Dzerzhinsky Street. However, the project has faced some challenges, causing a delay in its completion [1][4].
The construction process has encountered a groundwater issue at the site, which has necessitated careful handling and resolution. While the groundwater problem has been addressed, another challenge remains—the urgent relocation of a gas pipeline [2].
As of early August 2025, the construction is ongoing but behind the originally planned timeline. The Mayor of Krasnodar, Yevgeni Naumov, recently inspected the site to assess the progress and has publicly acknowledged the delays and difficulties being encountered [1][4].
Currently, construction activity continues around the clock, with up to 18 workers on night shifts. The builders are focusing on completing the foundation for the stairway on the odd-numbered side of the street. The lift shafts are being assembled during the construction process, but their installation on the even-numbered side remains pending [2].
The work on the even-numbered side of the underpass construction is scheduled to begin in October [3]. Upon completion, the underpass will further optimize traffic flow along Dzerzhinsky Street and provide a safe crossing point for pedestrians, enhancing overall safety in the city.
Sources:
- Krasnodar Mayor Visits Underpass Construction Site
- Underpass Construction in Krasnodar Faces Delays
- Underpass Construction Update: October Start for Even-Numbered Side Work
- Groundwater and Gas Pipeline Issues Delay Krasnodar Underpass Construction
The groundwater issue and the urgent relocation of a gas pipeline have caused delays in the completion of the underpass construction project in Krasnodar, affecting both the finance and transportation sectors. Despite the obstacles, work continues around the clock, with a focus on completing the foundation for the stairway on the odd-numbered side of Dzerzhinsky Street.
