On the Patona bridge, the direction of movement of the additional lane will be changed according to the traffic lights

Special traffic lights have been installed on the Paton Bridge to regulate a reversible lane. This new arrangement is intended to distribute traffic flow more efficiently between the Left and Right Banks of the Dnipro River, depending on traffic intensity.

This was announced by the Department of Transport Infrastructure of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA).

Reversible Lane Operating Schedule

Initially, the new system is being introduced in a test mode. The following schedule for changing the direction of traffic has been established:

• from 7:00 to 10:00 — from the Left Bank toward the Right Bank;
• from 16:00 to 20:00 — from the Right Bank toward the Left Bank.

At the same time, two lanes will always remain available for traffic in each direction on the bridge. The additional lane will be used alternately for travel in one direction or the other, in accordance with the schedule and the traffic light signals.

Meaning of the Reversible Lane Traffic Signals

Traffic in the additional lane will be controlled by special traffic lights. Drivers should pay attention to the following signals:

• Green arrow — traffic in the lane is permitted in the indicated direction.
• Red cross — entry into the lane is prohibited.
• Yellow arrow — a warning of a change in direction. Drivers must exit the reversible lane and move into a lane corresponding to the direction indicated by the arrow.

If the reversible lane traffic light is turned off, driving in this lane is prohibited under the Traffic Rules.

Schedule may be adjusted after testing

The installation of the traffic light control system was carried out by specialists from the municipal enterprise "Traffic Management Center."

Once the testing period concludes, specialists will analyze the effectiveness of the new scheme and, if necessary, adjust the operating time intervals for the reversible lane.

City authorities promise to announce any further changes via official channels. The Department of Transport Infrastructure urges drivers to remain attentive, observe the traffic light signals, and comply with the Traffic Rules.

Source: Department of Transport Infrastructure of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA).