As of a month ago, it is. There are major road renovations going on -- all the asphalt has been removed and has been replaced with coarse compacted gravel which I assume is supposed to act as a foundation for the new asphalt layer.

It is possible to pass through by regular car at pedestrian speed. It is possible to pass through with a MTB or on foot, but I would generally not appreciate it if I got routed through there.

I had to go through there on my gravel bike... Not fun.

There is also a Road Closed sign in Svidnya's center.