Bishkek to restrict heavy trucks during hot weather to protect roads

The city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is implementing temporary restrictions on heavy truck traffic to safeguard its municipal road infrastructure. These measures aim to enhance road safety and extend the lifespan of the roads, particularly during periods of high temperatures. The restrictions are set to be enforced from May 20 to October 1, 2026.

During this period, trucks with a maximum gross weight exceeding 18 tons will be prohibited from traveling on Bishkek's municipal roads between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, provided the daytime air temperature reaches or surpasses 28 degrees Celsius. This initiative targets the damage caused by heavy vehicles on road surfaces under intense heat.

Several categories of vehicles are exempt from these restrictions. These include trucks carrying humanitarian aid, food products, and fuel. Additionally, vehicles transporting oversized or special cargo, provided they have obtained a specific permit from the authorized state body in the transport and road sector, are allowed to pass. Trucks involved in road repair, construction, and maintenance, as well as those serving state and public needs, will also be permitted to operate.