Wherever we go, our path, one way or another, inevitably runs along highways and highways connected by a single transport infrastructure. And from a global point of view, the road network is of considerable importance for any state - it is along it that goods are delivered and people make daily trips. The quality and ramification of road routes, and at the same time the speed, comfort and safety of vehicle movements, largely depend on the daily work activities of road workers. It is not for nothing that a special holiday is dedicated to them, which is celebrated every year at the state level on the third Sunday of October. In 2021, Road Workers' Day falls on October 17.
For whom is the holiday established?
Road Workers' Day is celebrated by all professionals involved in the field of road construction and maintenance. Thus, builders, installers, engineers, electricians, designers, repairmen and other personnel, as well as production employees who specialize in the manufacture of materials, equipment and components for road construction, are involved in the holiday. And, of course, the holiday is considered “theirs” by friends and family members of road workers, who are always ready to morally support them in their difficult and honorable work.
Toasts
“Congratulations on Road Workers Day. I wish to follow in life only those roads that will lead to success and happiness, I wish to always believe in myself and work with a bang. Health, patience, endurance and strength, prosperity, ingenuity, good luck and optimism!
“Congratulations on Road Workers Day! May your life become a wide and smooth road to happiness, with smooth success and a strong coating of health. And may there never be pits of adversity or potholes of sorrow on it.”
“I congratulate you on Road Workers Day and wish you a smooth and happy, large and spacious road of life. May there always be good weather and a great mood for work, may there always be the desire and opportunity to fulfill your cherished dreams!
Federal News Agency / Who are they - road workers?
Labor activities in the field of road infrastructure include the construction and reconstruction of routes, highways, bridges, interchanges, etc., the organization of crossings and roadsides, the application of road markings, the installation of traffic lights and lighting, the maintenance and renewal of road infrastructure, and scheduled repairs of damage. To become a road worker, you must graduate from a secondary specialized educational institution, and to continue your career, complete your studies at a university. There is always enough work for such specialists, however, it is worth considering that it is associated with high liability, including criminal liability, if the employee evaded design documentation or ignored certain building codes, standards and rules.
About the profession of a road worker
Who do most associate the profession of road worker with? Of course, these are the people we see on the roads wearing bright orange vests. These are the workers who perform all the routine work associated with the maintenance and construction of all roads.
Their responsibilities are so extensive that they are forced to work outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. And sometimes natural disasters only add new problems on the roads, and it is road workers who are forced to solve such problems.
But we should not forget that behind these performers there is also management, economists who draw up maintenance schedules so as not to miss the moment when, according to the standards, the road requires urgent intervention from service organizations.
And, of course, the most responsible, the most important and requiring certain knowledge, stage of road work is the design stage. Laying a road, building a bridge is not throwing a log over a stream.
People who take on such responsibilities must thoroughly know the laws of physics, be familiar with geodetic features, and have information about new technologies and modern materials.
When they begin their work, they take responsibility not only for the quality of the pavement, but also for the lives of millions of people who will use new highways and bridges for decades to come. Therefore, people enter the profession only after graduating from specialized educational institutions, where students - future road designers - are introduced to the basic and modern nuances of road construction.
Modern realities dictate requirements not only for safe passage, but also for high speeds, traffic intensity, and increased loads. Therefore, the technical improvement of roads and the introduction of computerized “road-vehicle” systems are so important, and road workers are forced to keep up with the times, studying modern features of information technology.
Holiday traditions
The heroes of the occasion receive congratulations on Road Workers Day, first of all, at the enterprises where they work. On this day, the best of them are awarded diplomas and awards, given valuable gifts, and given cash bonuses. The highest award is considered to be the honorary title “Honored Builder of the Russian Federation.” Numerous cultural institutions present concerts and other entertainment events to road workers. Also, this holiday is not complete without corporate parties and festive feasts with the family. Guests, colleagues, bosses and relatives do not skimp on warm congratulations and wishes for good health, prosperity and professional success.
On the right road
Renovation is 98% complete
Road repairs in the Moscow region will be completed on October 30. Currently, the work has already been completed by 98%, the roads of the regional network have been completely repaired. In total, this year it is planned to put in order over 3 thousand km. A quarter of the roads included in the repair plan were determined by residents based on voting for road repairs on the Dobrodel portal.
“The changes that are taking place on regional and municipal roads are noticeable to residents,” said Andrey Vorobyov. — 3,375 km of roads were repaired—this is a record number. We have allocated a lot of money, and large-scale work will continue next year. Another important feature of 2021 is our joint program with Moscow to put the roads to SNT in order. In 2021, in our road program we also plan to build a large number of sidewalks - about 200 km.”
The Moscow region annually increases the volume of road repairs. Since 2021, more than 3 thousand kilometers of road surface on regional and municipal roads have been repaired in the region. Over three years, more than 40% of the entire length of the regional road network (6 thousand km) has been repaired in the Moscow region; this year the number of municipal roads put in order has increased by 1.5 times compared to 2021.
This season, asphalt concrete pavement has been replaced on 2,900 sections of roads with a length of more than 3,300 kilometers. Repairs have already been completed on major regional and municipal roads with high traffic volumes. Municipal roads will be put into operation by the end of October.
The high pace and volume of repair work became possible thanks to the timely conclusion of contracts with contractors, proper monitoring of the progress of work through an automated program - the System for Monitoring and Planning Work in the Field of Road Infrastructure (SKPDI). From 2021, it is mandatory for all organizations carrying out road repairs in the region. This season, compared to last year, the number of defects has decreased by 17%.
According to experts, the 2018 repair campaign has two features: to bring the municipal road network to standard condition, the amount of co-financing from the Road Fund has increased to 95%. Municipalities now co-finance only 5% of the cost of work from their budgets.
Photo: press service of MTDI MO
All-Seeing Eye of "Dobrodel"
And the second point is perhaps the most important. Residents of the region are participating in the formation of a road repair program on the Dobrodel portal (dobrodel.mosreg.ru/dorogi2019/). About 30 thousand people have already taken part in the vote on road repairs for 2021, which runs from September 12 to November 2. During this time they left more than 10 thousand comments and likes. This was announced by the Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure of the Moscow Region, Alexey Gerzhik.
“At the moment, the most active are the residents of the city. Pavlovsky Posad, Podolsk and Domodedovo.”
The Minister recalled that any resident registered on the portal can leave his vote for only one road, but at the same time has the right to make an unlimited number of comments.
This year, 25% (more than 600 roads with a length of about 860 km) of the entire repair program were formed by residents of the Moscow region. It is the residents who “show” with their voices where roads need to be repaired first.
Road workers intend to continue to develop the civil initiative of the population - it is difficult to overestimate it. Thanks to the support of more than 500 thousand residents on the Dobrodel portal, over 700 roads with a total length of more than 1,200 kilometers were repaired in 2021 and 2021.
So the plan for 2021 will be drawn up taking into account the wishes of citizens. Any resident can select an area in need of repair and report their opinion to Dobrodel.
Photo: press service of MTDI MO
85 thousand dachas will become closer
As part of the agreement between the government of Moscow and the Moscow region, which Andrei Vorobyov spoke about, this year more than 90 roads to gardening non-profit partnerships with a length of over 110 kilometers have been repaired. They were determined as a result of comprehensive surveys of road workers in Moscow and the region, where asphalt concrete pavement was replaced or installed. Road repairs made it possible to ensure unhindered access to 85 thousand summer cottages, accessed by over 250 thousand summer residents.
The work was carried out in 19 municipalities, including: Domodedovo, Sergiev Posad district, Ramensky district, city district Bogorodsky, Likino-Dulevo, Elektrogorsk, Krasnogorsk, Stupino, Shakhovskaya, Orekhovo-Zuevo, Istra, Klin.
Next year, it is planned to launch a bus service on these roads, where this becomes possible.
The agreement to repair roads to SNT is valid for three years.
For the first time in many years, the areas of bus terminals and bus stations near Moscow have been renovated. Tourists visiting the Moscow region will enjoy walking around the station squares in Zaraysk, Elektrogorsk, Kashira, Chekhov, Domodedovo, Stupino, Pushchin, Bronnitsy, Lukhovitsy, Bogorodsk and Kolomna.
At the same time, large-scale work is underway in the region to install new street lighting lines, as well as to replace outdated bus stop pavilions. Before the start of winter, about 3.6 thousand modern car pavilions will be installed, a third of them have already taken their places on municipal streets.
Photo: press service of MTDI MO
Holiday on your street
Yesterday, Governor Andrei Vorobyov congratulated road workers in the Moscow region on their upcoming professional holiday. “Our region is very busy, dense, there is a large network of municipal, regional, and federal roads. And I want to emphasize the importance of the work of road and transport services. I think that they have improved their work very much lately, and people have noticed this. The highest assessment is the recognition of your work by those for whom you work, namely the residents,” the governor said. — According to the president’s program, we built a huge number of interchanges in different cities of our Moscow region. This allowed us to solve some of the transport problems. We build bridges; Probably the most significant project is in Dubna. We have a lot of plans, I really hope that we will cope with all the challenges.”
On the eve of Road Workers Day, Andrei Vorobyov presented regional awards to Mosavtodor employees. Drivers, engineers, storekeepers, road workers, and site managers received honorary titles, certificates and gratitude from the governor.
Happy holiday, regional road services!
Photo: Ivan Skripalev
Mosavtodor is 80 years old
It is worth noting that in all the positive changes in the road infrastructure in the Moscow region, a special role belongs to Mosavtodor. The state budgetary institution of the Moscow Region is a subordinate institution of the regional Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure and performs the functions of the State Customer; it carries out work on its own to maintain and repair public roads of regional or intermunicipal importance and structures on them.
This year he celebrates his 80th anniversary!
The staffing table of the Mosbldorotdel (the progenitor of Mosavtodor) of 70 people was approved on July 3, 1938. From the heights, so to speak, of today, the volumes with which the Mosobldorotdel turned over look naive. Judge for yourself: on his balance sheet there were 506 kilometers of republican roads, 365 kilometers of regional roads, as well as local ones with a total length of 9715 km. A car was neither a luxury nor a means of transportation back then...
It's just the current times.
Thus, as of January 1, 1990, the network of roads of republican and local importance in the Moscow region amounted to 9187 km, including paved roads - 8698 km, or 95%. Of these, 7,977 km are with improved coverage, or 87% of the total network. In 1991–1995 Another 700 km of new roads were built and 5,922 km were repaired. During the period from 1996 to 2000, 313 km of roads were put into operation, 8159 km were repaired.
A special page in the history of “Mosavtodor” (then “Mosobldorotdel”) is the Great Patriotic War. More than half of the personnel specialists from the Moscow Regional Road Department went to the front. Nevertheless, left almost without equipment and transport, road workers near Moscow restored existing roads and bridges; during 1946–1947 They overhauled 190 km of roads of republican and regional significance with hard surfaces and 1,200 linear meters of bridges.
Of course, over such a venerable age—almost a century—a lot of water has passed under the bridge. The company went through several stages, each time becoming stronger economically and technically.
In September 2021, as part of the program of the Moscow region government with the support of Governor Andrei Vorobyov, the State Budgetary Institution of the Moscow Region "Mosavtodor" purchased more than 660 units of specialized road equipment, which made it possible to update the fleet by a third.
This became a landmark event, since the Mosavtodor road equipment fleet had not been updated since 2013. Today the institution has about 1,900 units of special equipment on its balance sheet. The average lifespan of machines was previously more than 10 years; as a result, they were often idle and in need of repair. The renewal of the fleet made it possible to increase the level of quality of work performed on the repair and maintenance of regional highways in the Moscow region.
Photo: Ivan Skripalev
Roads to the future
Today, more than 60 road and transport infrastructure facilities are being built in the Moscow region - with the latest technology and the most modern technologies. Of these, the construction and reconstruction of 19 regional and federal facilities will be completed in 2021, of which 11 have already opened work traffic. About 30 more road facilities are in the design stage, their construction will begin at the end of 2021 - beginning of 2021. These are all socially significant objects that hundreds of thousands of residents of the entire region are waiting for.
For example, by the end of the year, traffic will open on the first stage of the transport interchange at the intersection of Volokolamskoye and Ilyinskoye highways in the city. Krasnogorsk. It will eliminate traffic jams at this transport hub. The facility is planned to be fully commissioned in 2021. The length of the interchange will be about 9 kilometers, the number of traffic lanes will be six on the side of Volokolamsk Highway, four on the side of Ilyinsky Highway and two on the side of Penyaginsky Highway.
Another large-scale project is a bridge across the river. Volga in the city of. Dubna, which is a unique structure, one of the largest facilities under construction in the country. The bridge will connect two parts of the city, separated by a river, thereby eliminating the disunity of territories and significantly improving the transport situation in the city.
Such significant objects as two overpasses across the railway in Balashikha and Reutov are also being built. They will eliminate railway crossings at one level. Currently, many kilometers of traffic jams are forming in these areas due to the closure of railway crossings. Next year the overpasses over the railway will be completed.
pixabay.com / Hands off my tags! Michael GaidaWhat to give to a road worker?
If you don’t know how to inexpensively but originally congratulate a road worker on his professional holiday, you can purchase, for example, a convenient car card. Firstly, it will certainly be useful to him while driving, and secondly, the hero of the occasion will be able to proudly mark on it with flags those fragments in the construction and repair of which he personally took part. If the recipient of the gift is a draftsman in the road construction industry, then he will certainly be delighted with a new personalized paper tube or, say, a set of drawing tools. And finally, inexpensive souvenirs, selected with care and taste, can awaken pleasant memories of the giver for a long time.
Competitions
Song competition Two teams with the same number of people take part in the competition. Their task is to remember and sing songs that mention roads. The team with the most musical compositions wins.
Road signs The presenter provides the competition participants with sheets of paper and drawing supplies. Their task is to come up with original road signs and describe their meaning. The participant whose option is the most creative wins.
Bridges In this competition, participants will be able to demonstrate their acrobatic abilities. Their task is to stand on the bridge. The one who manages to hold out in this position the longest wins the competition.
