A total of 12,000
kilometers of highways across Kazakhstan are covered by construction and repair
works. Notably, the reconstruction of roads along the directions of Astana-Balkhash-Almaty,
Taldykorgan-Oskemen, Aktobe-Kandyagash, and Atyrau-Astrakhan is nearing
completion. According to the relevant ministry, this initiative will also
include roads of regional and district importance.
«This year, we have
initiated extensive repair works, intending to cover several thousand
kilometers. Specifically, medium-scale repairs on 2,200 kilometers of roads
have commenced. This will target sections that have not undergone major
reconstruction since their initial construction,» Kazakh Minister of Transport
Marat Karabayev said.
Additionally, two
major projects will be implemented by the end of 2024. Firstly, it is planned
to put into operation the country's first car tunnel through the Shakpak Baba
Pass, connecting the Zhambyl and Turkistan regions. Secondly, construction of
Kazakhstan’s largest two-lane highway bridge across the Bukhtarma reservoir is
set to be completed. Situated near the village of Kuigan in the eastern part of
the country, this bridge will span over 1,300 meters in total length.
«Currently, people travel by ferry from the side of the Bukhtarma reservoir and then take a detour road to reach Markakol. This route will become significantly shorter,» Karabayev added.
Web-editor: Гайни Жумабек
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