Large-scale modernization of border infrastructure within the framework of Large Construction program is starting

The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has been empowered to build, reconstruct, repair and maintain motor border checkpoints. The relevant decision was endorsed by the Government. Thus, now the Ministry of Infrastructure, as a responsible authority, will engage in the development of infrastructure at checkpoints across the state border, regardless of modes of transport.

"This decision adds border infrastructure to the presidential project Large Construction, namely international motor border checkpoints. In particular, Yagodyn - Dorohusk, Uzhhorod - Vyšné Nemecké and Chop - Zahony. Our flagship project: modernization and development of IMBP Yagodyn - Dorohusk. It accounts for 40% of all road haulage in Ukraine. Let me remind you that the modernization of checkpoints and the increase of their capacity are part of Ukraine’s commitments within the framework of agreements with our western neighbors, in particular Poland. Our team has the relevant managerial experience to adjust the processes of modernization of road checkpoints, create a comfortable space for users and finally solve the critical problem of queues at the Ukrainian border," said Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov.

Background

Currently, in Ukraine there operate 100 checkpoints for road transport, including international, interstate and local. Of these, 74 international and interstate checkpoints for road transport operate in accordance with international agreements, of which 33 remain completely undeveloped (unbuilt). Another 20 checkpoints built during the Soviet era need significant reconstruction as obsolete and not complying with the modern requirements. The international agreements reached with European countries require Ukraine to introduce radically new changes that will help improve the situation at the border. Since 2012, funding for the construction (reconstruction) of checkpoints has been in fact absent. In recent years, one customs facility has been commissioned with state funding, about 10 have been partially repaired, 2 are under construction, andreconstruction in another 4 need to be completed.