What happened
The Government of Russia reported that the meeting, held on 10 November 2026, covered the state of territory preparation for KAD-2 and the urban development potential of surrounding areas. Marat Khusnullin said the new road is intended to relieve the existing ring road, where traffic intensity is already up to 200,000 vehicles per day, and to take on transit flows, including cargo from Baltic ports and from Arkhangelsk and Murmansk.
Vyacheslav Petushenko, chairman of the board of Avtodor, said the company has received positive conclusions from Glavgosexpertiza on design documentation for preparatory works and will begin preparing the construction site in December on the section from the M-11 Neva highway to the St Petersburg - Morie road. Transport Minister Dmitry Yadrov, representatives of the Federal Road Agency and the Leningrad Oblast government also took part.
- First stage length: more than 80 km, including a bridge over the Neva river
- More than 40 bridges and overpasses planned across the project
- Design category for the road: 1B, from M-11 Neva to the St Petersburg - Matoksa road near the village of Kuzmolovo
- Existing traffic load cited on the current ring road: up to 200,000 vehicles per day
Scale of the works
The figures given at the meeting set the physical scope: a first stage above 80 km with a river crossing, and more than 40 bridges and overpasses over the project as a whole. The route is described as relieving both the existing A-118 ring road and the A-120 southern half-ring, which the government source describes as carrying high traffic intensity.
For suppliers and contractors, this is a multi-year civil engineering programme rather than a single tender. Works of this kind typically involve earthworks, bridge structures, barriers, lighting, tolling or traffic-management systems, and construction materials, though the source does not itemise the packages.
What it means for foreign investors
The source identifies Avtodor as the implementing party and names no private co-investors, concession structure or financing terms. Any read-across to investment opportunities is therefore limited: the immediate, factual relevance for foreign business is demand for equipment, materials and engineering services in a large road programme, and the logistics case for moving cargo through the northwest.
Foreign participation in Russian infrastructure and in strategic sectors is regulated. Investors from countries designated unfriendly face special account regimes and government approvals, and strategic sectors require approval under Law 57-FZ. Land ownership rules also apply: foreigners cannot own agricultural land, and border areas are closed to foreign land ownership. Independent compliance and legal advice should be taken before any engagement, and nothing here concerns circumvention of any restriction.
What to check next
Track the official procurement and tender publications of Avtodor and the Federal Road Agency for the December territory preparation and for later construction packages, and confirm whether Glavgosexpertiza conclusions cover only preparatory works or also main works. The source covers preparatory documentation only.
Watch for statements on financing and on any co-investment or concession terms, which were not disclosed at this meeting. Timelines and sequencing can change, so any date should be verified with the project parties and with an adviser rather than relied on as fixed.
This is general information, not investment or legal advice.
FAQ
Who is implementing the KAD-2 project?
According to the Government of Russia, the project will be carried out by the state company Avtodor. The source does not name any private investors or concession partners.
When do construction works start?
Avtodor said at the 10 November 2026 meeting that it will begin preparing the construction territory in December, starting on the section from the M-11 Neva highway to the St Petersburg - Morie road. Positive conclusions on preparatory works documentation were received from Glavgosexpertiza. Schedules can change and should be checked with the project parties.
Does this create opportunities for foreign investors?
The source does not describe any investment instrument or offering. Foreign companies interested in supplying or contracting should follow official procurement channels and obtain independent legal and compliance advice, including on approval requirements for strategic sectors and on restrictions that apply to certain investors.
Sources
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