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Kyrgyzstan Builds Depots for Year-Round North-South Road Maintenance

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Kyrgyzstan is building three modern road maintenance depots along the alternative North-South road to ensure year-round highway operation.
  • Construction has begun at Kyzart Pass, with a second depot planned for the Suzak district and a third in development.
  • These depots will house equipment, machinery, and fuel, enabling prompt maintenance and ensuring the road remains accessible in all seasons.

Kyrgyzstan is enhancing its road infrastructure by constructing three modern maintenance depots along the vital alternative North-South road. These facilities are designed to ensure the highway's year-round operability, a critical factor for transportation and logistics in the region.

Construction is already underway at the Kyzart Pass, marking the first of the three planned depots. The second depot will be situated in the Suzak district, near the village of Kalmak-Kyrchyn, where the foundation has been laid and construction is proceeding on schedule. Preparations are also in progress for the third depot, with specialists currently selecting a suitable land plot and developing the necessary design documentation.

Conditions will be created for year-round operation of road services.

โ€” Ministry of Transport and Communications of KyrgyzstanExplaining the purpose of the new road maintenance depots.

Each depot will serve as a hub for essential road construction equipment, machinery, and fuel supplies. This strategic placement and resource allocation will empower road services to perform prompt maintenance, thereby guaranteeing the highway's functionality regardless of the season. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported that these measures are crucial for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of this key transportation artery.

This will allow for prompt maintenance of the highway and ensure its operation at any time of year.

โ€” Ministry of Transport and Communications of KyrgyzstanDescribing the benefits of the new depots for highway upkeep.
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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.