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Hydraulic tests planned on Bishkek’s 7 April Street

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Bishkek authorities will conduct hydraulic tests on heat networks along part of 7 April Street on September 8.
  • The city warned that testing could cause pipe damage, road subsidence, sinkholes or flooding near the networks.
  • Emergency crews will monitor the work, and residents can report ruptures, road damage or surface water to city services.

Hydraulic tests of heating networks will take place on September 8 along 7 April Street, between Ankara Street and Akhunbaev Street, Bishkek’s mayor’s office said.

The tests form part of preparations for the heating season. Authorities warned that the work could result in damaged pipelines, road subsidence or sinkholes, and flooding in areas near the heating networks.

Emergency crews will remain at the work sites and monitor the networks continuously. If damage is detected, specialists will promptly shut off the affected section.

Residents are asked to immediately report ruptured pipes, road collapses or water reaching the surface to the dispatch service at 0312568558, or to the consumer support centre at 0312611169, 0557611166, 0777611166 or 0701611166.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.