More than 70% of the work on the reconstruction of the Rostokinsky aqueduct in the north-east of the capital has been completed

Deputy Mayor of Moscow in the Moscow government Petr Biryukov reported that specialists from the City Services Complex have completed over 70% of the work on the reconstruction of the Rostokinsky Aqueduct in the northeast of the capital.

"This year we are carrying out major repairs and restoration of the Rostokinsky aqueduct - the only one that has survived in Russia," said Biryukov. "It was built from 1783 to 1784, becoming an important part of the first water supply system." "The aqueduct is a cultural heritage site of federal significance," the deputy mayor recalled. "It has now been converted into a pedestrian bridge."

As part of this project, the architectural appearance of the building will be restored while preserving its historical value.

During the work, specialists cleared and restored the white-stone cladding of the facades, dismantled the staircases and their landings. In addition, they replaced the old wooden structures of the canopy of the walkway (including the roof and masonry elements). "We are restoring the bridge gazebos-pavilions," Biryukov continued. "And restoring the stone cladding, architectural decor and structural elements."

The water intake wells and their grates on the bridge's walkway, as well as the drainage pipes and waterproofing, are subject to replacement. In addition, the specialists involved in the project will strengthen the masonry and completely renew the engineering systems.

The major repairs and restoration of the Rostokinsky aqueduct are planned to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.

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