Sochi, Russia gets 260km of new roads for 2014 Winter Olympics

The Russian city of Sochi is gaining 260km of roads as part of a US$47.75 billion (RUB 1.5tn) investment in preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Some $20.05 billion (RUB 627bn) has been allotted for transport – including the new Sochi roads. As a result of the new roads, the city’s traffic capacity will rise 1.8-2.5 times, while traffic speed will go up 25%. Of the overall Winter Olympics preparation budget, $7 billion (RUB 219bn) is being spent on Olympic facilities, while the rest has been provided
May 23, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Russian city of Sochi is gaining 260km of roads as part of a US$47.75 billion (RUB 1.5tn) investment in preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Some $20.05 billion (RUB 627bn) has been allotted for transport – including the new Sochi roads. As a result of the new roads, the city’s traffic capacity will rise 1.8-2.5 times, while traffic speed will go up 25%.

Of the overall Winter Olympics preparation budget, $7 billion (RUB 219bn) is being spent on Olympic facilities, while the rest has been provided for concomitant infrastructure. All the infrastructure facilities will be transferred to the city authorities after the Games.

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