Bishkek Begins Building New Transport Corridor Through Manas University Area

Bishkek is initiating the construction of a new transport corridor aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the capital. Mayor Aybek Dzhunushaliev inspected the progress of the Minjilkiev Street project, which is set to connect Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue with Tynaliev Street and subsequently Kurchatov Street.

The new artery will span 1.35 kilometers, featuring an 8-meter wide roadway and sidewalks on both sides, while preserving existing green spaces. City officials anticipate that this new route will significantly reduce the burden on Akhunbaev and Zhayil Baatyra streets, which are currently among the most heavily trafficked in this part of the city.

Special attention is being paid to the safety of students and pedestrians. The project includes plans for two underground pedestrian crossings near the Kyrgyz-Turkish "Manas" University, part of whose territory the new road will traverse. The construction also involves relocating engineering communications, installing modern lighting and signage, and ensuring accessibility for citizens with limited mobility.

Authorities believe the completion of Minjilkiev Street will markedly improve the transportation situation in the southern part of Bishkek, cutting down travel times for thousands of drivers and enhancing the overall urban mobility.