Western High-Speed Diameter, Saint Petersburg

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Western High-Speed Diameter, Saint Petersburg

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The Western High-Speed Diameter is a toll motorway in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The first section of the road open to traffic was an eight-lane motorway connecting the southern section of the A118 beltway with two junctions at the Kirovsky and Moskovsky Districts, respectively. Other sections of the highway were under construction and eventually formed a corridor through the western districts of St. Petersburg to cross the northern portion of the A118 beltway in Yuntolovo and to meet the E-18/M-10 route at the Beloostrov junction. A new 4-km-long section of the highway was slated to open in late 2011. It connects the northern terminus of the first open segment with the industrial western part of the Kirovsky district which hosts the port of St. Petersburg. A 25-km-long section running from Beloostrov to the Primorsky District was scheduled to open in late 2012. The overall length of the Western High-Speed Diameter highway was projected at 47 km upon the scheduled completion in 2013 - 2014. A discount is given during the overnight hours and for the vehicles equipped with a transponder. WHSD cost 210 billion rubles. In December, 2016 the whole motorway was open for traffic. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°0'0"N, 30°13'55"E

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Приморский район (№65)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Nearby attractions include: Sibur Arena, Yelagin Palace, Datsan Gunzechoinei, Ushakovsky Bridge.

2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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1.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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1.4 miSE
Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture
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2.7 miSE
Bridge
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1.3 miE
Cemetery
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2.2 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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2.5 miS
Bridge
Bolshoy Petrovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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2 miS
Park
Maritime Victory Park, Saint Petersburg
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1.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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1.7 miSE
Island
Yelagin Island, Saint Petersburg
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2.1 miS
Island
Krestovsky Island, Saint Petersburg
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