New bypass road to be built around Kurshab village on Osh-Uzgen highway

A new bypass road, spanning 8 kilometers, is set to be constructed around the village of Kurshab along the Osh-Uzgen highway in Kyrgyzstan. The project, slated to commence in 2027, aims to alleviate the chronic traffic congestion that frequently plagues the village.

Bakytt Töröbaev, the plenipotentiary representative of the President for special assignments, explained that the need for the bypass arose from persistent traffic jams in Kurshab and numerous appeals from local residents. Two route options were considered, one 8 kilometers long and another 13 kilometers, with the shorter option ultimately being selected.

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The length of 8 and 13 kilometers was considered. We settled on the 8-kilometer option.

The Osh-Uzgen road is a crucial segment of the international Osh-Bishkek highway, connecting the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan with the capital. According to government data, the daily traffic intensity on this section exceeds 20,000 vehicles. Consequently, there are future plans to widen the road to four lanes to accommodate the growing volume of traffic.

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The need for a bypass road is related to the constant traffic jams in the village of Kurshab and the numerous appeals from local residents.