It was the first cable-stayed bridge in the Soviet Union designed to carry both a metro line and multi-lane vehicular traffic.
The central pylon was constructed using reinforced concrete and reaches a height of 135 meters.
The total length of the bridge structure including its approach spans exceeds 1.2 kilometers.
The bridge's design capacity is designed to handle over 60,000 vehicles per day.
During its construction, specialized steel cables were imported to support the high-tension structural requirements.
South Bridge (Pivdennyi Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge in Kyiv spanning the Dnieper River, connecting the city's left and right banks. Completed in 1990, it serves as a critical transport link for the city's motorway system and the Kyiv Metro. The bridge design features a distinct central pylon that rises 135 meters above the water level. It accommodates both vehicular traffic on the upper level and the Syretsko-Pecherska line of the Kyiv Metro on the lower level. The structure is one of the highest bridges in the city and functions as a vital artery for daily cross-river commuting. As of July 2026, the bridge remains operational for authorized traffic, though it frequently undergoes maintenance cycles typical of major urban infrastructure.
From the riverbanks at the Vydubychi area during the blue hour.
The bridge is primarily a transit utility rather than a pedestrian walkway; view it from the riverbanks for the best perspective.
Traffic volume is extremely high during morning and evening peak hours, making vehicle travel slow.
Use river-front parks on either the left or right bank for viewing rather than attempting to walk the span.
Do not attempt to walk along the roadway shoulders; there are no protected pedestrian paths across the entire span.
Periodic lane closures for maintenance occur frequently; monitor local traffic news for real-time access restrictions.
