What changes will come to the districts of Moscow: improvement of Arbat and Khamovnikov alleys.

Kremlin today

Improvement work has started in Moscow in the historic lanes of the Arbat and Khamovniki districts.

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“This year a complex of works on the improvement of 18 alleys located in Arbat and Khamovniki districts is planned, it will be a continuation of previous years’ projects to renovate the historic quarter. All activities will be carried out as carefully as possible, our main task is to add comfort and functionality to the territory”, – said Deputy Mayor on housing and utilities and beautification Peter Biryukov.

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The municipal economy complex added: landscaping is being carried out in Sivtsev Vrazhok, Dennyny, Glazovsky, Plotnikov, Gagarinsky, Bolshoy Afanasievsky, Chertolsky, Bolshoy Levshinsky, Bolshoy and Maly Mogiltsevsky, Starokonyushenny, Khrushchevsky, Nashchokinsky, Bolshoy and Maly Vlasievsky, Chisty, Prechistensky and Krivoarbatsky lanes.

For the safety of pedestrians and drivers, fences with warning lights will be installed, temporary road signs will be installed, information banners will be put up, and comfortable and safe passages will be created. Work is also underway to replace kerbstones and pavements, and to place embedded elements for lighting poles.

“Within the framework of improvement, the sidewalks will be expanded where possible by a partial change in the street geometry. Be sure to keep all historical details, including sewer hatches and plates, we will carry out the restoration of ancient fences”, – said Biryukov.

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The alleyways will be paved with asphalt and speed bumps, and there will be pockets for parking. Four bicycle and scooter rental shops will be opened and 60 bicycle parking bays will be set up.

“We will install more than 500 street lights and spotlights, landscape lights and decorative lighting for greenery and courtyard areas. We will clean up such significant centres of attraction as the territory near Assumption Church, squares of Miguel Hidalgo, Burganov and near the Fridtjof Nansen monument, areas near the monument to Bulat Okudzhava and near the Tsoi wall,” said the deputy mayor.

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About 250 benches of various designs and 25 information pedestals will be placed for the convenience of the citizens to make it easier to  facilitate orientation in these areas.

The head of the municipal economy complex said that landscaping work is planned and mature trees and shrubs will be planted in the alleys. This will result in the creation of lawns with a total area of nearly 10,000 square metres.