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Kyrgyzstan to Open Key Bishkek Road Sections by End of June

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan plans to open several key road sections in Bishkek to traffic by the end of June, including routes to the Issyk-Kul highway and the Dordoi market.
  • These road openings are part of preparations for upcoming summits, including the SCO and World Nomad Games.
  • Further reconstruction projects are planned, aiming to expand major highways to six lanes and remove traffic lights.

Bishkek is set to significantly improve its transportation network by opening several key road sections to traffic by the end of June. This includes the first layer of asphalt on crucial routes leading to the Issyk-Kul highway and the bustling Dordoi market, aiming to ease congestion ahead of the peak tourist season.

Work is proceeding ahead of schedule to ensure unimpeded traffic flow by the start of the tourist season.

— Talantbek SoltobaevMinister of Transport and Communications, explaining the accelerated road construction timeline.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced that work is progressing ahead of schedule. Specifically, a 9-kilometer stretch of the Issyk-Kul highway will be expanded from four to six lanes. Additionally, a 6-kilometer section from the Bishkek-Almaty highway intersection to the Dordoi market will receive its first asphalt layer, allowing for immediate transit.

These expedited efforts are part of broader preparations for major upcoming events, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and the World Nomad Games. By August 20, the section from the Dordoi market to the airport interchange is also slated for opening.

9 kilometers of the highway in the direction of Issyk-Kul, the section is being expanded from 4 to 6 lanes.

— Ministry of Transport and CommunicationsDetailing specific road expansion projects.

Looking beyond these immediate openings, Kyrgyzstan has ambitious plans for its road infrastructure. Reconstruction of a 14-kilometer section of the Bishkek-Kant road is scheduled to begin in 2026, followed by the Kant-Tokmok highway. Ultimately, the Bishkek-Almaty-Tashkent highway, spanning 24 kilometers, will be modernized into a six-lane, signal-free corridor.

6 kilometers from the intersection of the Bishkek, Almaty highway to the Dordoi market, the first layer of asphalt will be laid and passage will be opened.

— Ministry of Transport and CommunicationsDescribing another key road opening.

These infrastructure upgrades are expected to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and improve the overall travel experience for residents and visitors alike, particularly as the country gears up to host international gatherings.

The works are being carried out as part of the preparation for the SCO summits and the World Nomad Games.

— Ministry of Transport and CommunicationsConnecting road projects to upcoming major events.
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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.

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