Cameras turned off in Almaty - list of streets where they will not operate until the end of 2026

Drivers in Almaty can now use bus lanes on Momyshuly Street and Tole Bi Street until the end of 2026. The Road Infrastructure Development Department confirmed that enforcement cameras in these areas are deactivated in response to an inquiry from the Almaty Public Council.

This measure allows motorists to use the bus lanes freely while repair and construction work takes place. Previously, residents had complained on social media about receiving fines for using these lanes, explaining it was a necessary measure due to ongoing work. They had requested the temporary deactivation of cameras for safe traffic flow and to bypass congestion.

The deactivation is linked to the city's ambitious Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The first LRT line will span 18.3 kilometers, connecting the Alatau District industrial zone with the Almaty-2 railway station. The route will run along Momyshuly Street, Tole Bi Street, and Abylai Khan Avenue. Construction for this phase is scheduled from April 2027 to April 2029. The line will feature 34 passenger platforms, with specific station counts allocated to Tole Bi Street, Momyshuly Street, and Abylai Khan Avenue.