Each of us wants to go on a long journey by car. But the weather and roads are scary. But there are also desperate people who are not afraid of mountains, potholes, traffic jams. There are no barriers for them. And the M5 highway seems easy for them. Let's get to know this road better.
General information
The route passes through several regions (Chelyabinsk, Orenburg, Samara, Penza, Ryazan, Moscow). Its length is 1879 kilometers. There are both bypasses of large cities (Penza, Kuznetsk, Ryazan) and entrances (Samara, Ufa).
The temperature regime is different in winter and summer. On the way there are the rivers Oka, Tsna, Sura, Belaya, Miass, as well as the Kuibyshev reservoir. All bridges over 50 meters long have a carrying capacity of sixty to eighty tons.
Road surface
The M5 highway is an asph alt concrete road. The width of its carriageway is about 8 meters. Drivers complain about uneven, sometimes narrow road surfaces, sparse medical and repair points, unsuitable roadsides, poor infrastructure in some places.
Some sections are now being reconstructed according tothe latest regulations. For example, the Ufa-Pokrovka section has three even lanes with a dividing strip, convenient interchanges, ramps, fences and bright markings. The M5 highway is in line for modernization, so it will soon turn into an autobahn.
The main problem is the roadbed. It breaks under the influence of natural conditions and heavy loads. Now only 35% of the track length complies with the regulations. The remaining 65% partially comply or are in generally unsatisfactory condition.
Dangerous areas
The scenery along the way is wonderful. But you can’t really enjoy the beautiful nature, as there are many dangerous places. For example, M 5 Ural. This is the Chelyabinsk region. In the mountainous regions, about fifty people die and two hundred are injured every year.
The width of the road in each direction here is from 1 to 3 lanes. The streams of cars are sometimes separated by a lane or a fence. In this area, 84% of the roads do not meet the standards due to the difficult terrain. The intensity of traffic has long exceeded the planned 5-7 times! You need to drive especially carefully in winter - ice, drifts, traffic jams provoke accidents on the M5 highway.
On the flat part of the highway, you shouldn't relax either. In places, there are deep ruts in the sections, which were formed by heavy vehicles.
Congested road
The highway is rich and long-range. The tense situation near Ufa and in the Ryazan region. Part of the problemdecide bypass highways. After the opening of the Ulyanovsk bridge, drivers go around the Samara and Penza regions through Saransk-Ulyanovsk-Koshki-Sukhodol. Here the traffic is less busy, but there are few gas stations and motels.
Service
The M5 highway is distinguished by many gas stations with shops, cafes, toilets, showers. At some gas stations, you can even check tire pressure or clean the interior of the car. Also along the way there are many cafes and restaurants, which, by the way, cook well. And the prices are more reasonable than in the city. There are hotels and inns. So on the road, brave ones! Go for it!
