Kazakhstan
is set to repair 7,000 kilometers of roads by year-end. The reconstruction of
major transport arteries such as the Karagandy – Almaty, Taldykorgan – Oskemen,
and Aktobe – Atyrau – Astrakhan highways is nearing completion. According to
the Kazakh Ministry of Transport, the ongoing work will reduce travel time,
lower transportation costs, and improve road safety. The construction of a
tunnel at the Shakpak Baba pass in the Turkistan region, a section of the
Western Europe – Western China transport corridor, is also
close to being finished. The construction of
the road overpass at Shamalgan station in the Almaty region is planned to be
completed this year. The new overpass aims to ensure safe and
uninterrupted traffic flow across railway tracks. In the east of the country, a bridge over the Bukhtarma Reservoir is close to
completion as well.
«As part of the road infrastructure improvement
program until 2029, the Kazakh Ministry of Transport is set to upgrade over
4,000 kilometers of highways, including the Aktobe – Ulgaisyn and Karagandy –
Zhezkazgan highways, as well as build a bypass around the city of Saryagash.
These projects are planned to be implemented using EPCM contracts, where a
single contract organization will be responsible for design, construction, and
subsequent operation of the highways. Moreover, this year marked the launch of
the Kyzylorda – Zhezkazgan project, aiming to connect southern regions with the
country’s central part,» said Daulet Miramov, spokesperson for the Kazakh Ministry of Transport.
