The bridge began operation on January 3. Since that day, passenger transportation by buses has been carried out on it. Freight traffic will open on January 9th.
At the same time, the transportation of people by hovercraft is canceled. All tour groups will now leave and return over the new bridge. In addition, new buses have been added that will accommodate everyone with an increase in passenger traffic.
The number of people wishing to visit the neighboring country has increased due to the New Year holidays. Since January 1, more than 1.5 thousand Russian tourists have left for China, while more than 2 thousand arrived from China to the Russian Federation.