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Around 100 yards in Gulcho to be demolished for road expansion

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Approximately 100 household yards in Gulcho, Osh region, are slated for demolition as part of a road expansion project.
  • The project involves widening Alimbek Datka Street, a main thoroughfare, to four lanes.
  • The expansion also includes installing modern lighting, sidewalks, and drainage systems.

In the city of Gulcho, located in the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan, around 100 household yards are facing partial demolition. This measure is part of a project to widen the central streets, specifically Alimbek Datka Street, which is one of the city's main arteries.

The municipality reported that in addition to residential yards, approximately ten commercial properties will also undergo partial demolition. The roadwork is currently focused on preparing the base for asphalt paving. Once completed, Alimbek Datka Street will be expanded from its current state to a four-lane highway, spanning 3.8 kilometers.

The reconstruction project also includes the installation of a modern lighting system, the construction of pedestrian sidewalks, and the implementation of drainage structures. Gulcho, the administrative center of the Alay district, is one of the country's youngest cities, having received its city status in September of the previous year. Its population is approximately 15,000 people.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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