New 60 km/h speed limit introduced on Almaty's Saina Street

Motorists in Almaty will now observe a reduced speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour on a section of Saina Street, a decrease from the previous 80 km/h. This adjustment comes after significant modifications to the street, including the recent introduction of a dedicated bus lane, which has already generated considerable discussion among residents.

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It's official! Saina is now 60 km/h. Drive carefully!

The new speed limit applies specifically to the stretch of Saina Street from Ryskulov Avenue to Tole Bi Street. According to the Almaty Urban Mobility Department, this change is part of a broader project to organize dedicated public transport lanes. The redistribution of lane widths has created four lanes in total. To enhance road safety, especially considering the complex configuration of interchanges with entry and exit ramps at the intersections of Saina Street with Raiymbek Avenue and Tole Bi Street, the maximum speed limit has been lowered.

Reactions to the speed limit change have been mixed. Some users questioned the accuracy of the reports, claiming the old limit was still in effect. Others confirmed the change, noting that new signs indicating 60 km/h had been installed on a recently opened section. One user specified that the reduction applies from the Saina-Ryskulov interchange to Abay, while acknowledging uncertainty about sections further along the street.

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New Saina, yes! They recently installed a 60 km/h camera there.

The Almaty Akimat confirmed that the speed limit reduction is indeed official for the specified section. The measure is intended to improve traffic flow and safety, particularly in areas with complex road geometry like the mentioned interchanges. This latest change adds to the ongoing adjustments on Saina Street, following the controversial introduction of the bus lane.

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To improve road safety and account for the configuration of interchanges at the intersections of Saina Street with Raiymbek Avenue and Tole Bi Street, which involve entry and exit ramps, the maximum speed limit on this section has been reduced to 60 kilometers per hour.