Preparatory Work on Road to New Russia-North Korea Bridge Underway
Commercial satellite imagery indicates work on the first road bridge between North Korea and Russia is rapidly progressing.
On the North Korean side of the crossing, preparations for the abutments and piers, the road sections immediately on either side of a bridge, are underway. So far, seven footings for the west-side abutment have been installed.
Similar work has not yet started on the Russian side abutments, but work to grade the road leading to the bridge crossing point has started. Conversely, road grading at the same scale has not yet begunon the North Korean side.
On both sides, ground clearing and scraping are underway, likely in preparation for building customs facilities. On the Russia side, a helipad has also been installed around the probable customs site, a feature not yet mirrored across the river.
The fast pace of work seems in line with a recent report that the bridge’s construction deadline has been moved up to the middle of 2026 from its initial end of 2026 timeline.
