< p>Vladimir Putin took part in the opening of the Crimean bridge
The head of state also checked the readiness for the operation of operational services
The opening of the Crimean bridge is a long-awaited event, in which all who took part in its construction took part: workers, engineers, members of the regional administration who contributed to the construction.
Vladimir Putin noted that due to their efforts the bridge was opened ahead of schedule: according to the plan of the State Treaty, the launch of this movement was to take place in December 2018.
On May 16, traffic began on the bridge of public and passenger transport. It will open from both banks of the Kerch Strait.
First, it will be residents of the Kuban and the Crimea.