If cross-border trade serves as the economic lifeline between nations, the infrastructure connecting Russia and China forms its vital arteries. The Amur Oblast government recently announced that design work for the long-awaited Amur River Bridge, linking Russia's Jalinda to China's Mohe, will officially commence this year.
The project is regarded as a critical step in enhancing regional logistics capacity, with an estimated annual freight volume of 20 million tons upon completion. Russian and Chinese authorities have reached key agreements on the initiative, with legal formalities expected to conclude within the year, paving the way for immediate design work.
To ensure the bridge's operational efficiency, complementary infrastructure projects are advancing simultaneously. These include upgrades to the Siberian Railway branch leading to Reinovo Station and plans for supporting residential developments. Additionally, Amur Oblast is collaborating with China's Heilongjiang Province, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and multiple railway operators to modernize the Skovorodino-Reinovo railway section.
The completion of these preparatory works will establish a robust foundation for the bridge's construction phase, significantly improving cross-border logistics efficiency between the two nations.