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Over 800 road signs replaced in Bishkek in six months

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Bishkek has installed or replaced 808 road signs in the first six months of 2025.
  • The municipal enterprise 'Bishkekasfaltsservice' is responsible for these installations, responding to requests from local administrations.
  • The company also conducted extensive road repairs, including patching and major overhauls, and is tasked with road markings and installing speed bumps.

The capital city of Bishkek has seen a significant upgrade to its road infrastructure, with 808 road signs installed or replaced within the first half of 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve traffic management and road safety within the city.

Adlet Kazakbaev, the head of the municipal enterprise 'Bishkekasfaltsservice' (BAS), reported on the progress. He explained that the process involves receiving requests from local administrations, followed by technical inspections to determine the scope of work. Once estimates are approved, BAS specialists commence the installations.

Akimiyats submit applications to us for work, a technical inspection goes to the site, determines the scope of work, draws up and agrees on the estimate, and then specialists begin work.

— Adlet KazakbaevThe head of 'Bishkekasfaltsservice' explained the procedure for installing and replacing road signs.

Beyond signage, BAS has been actively involved in road maintenance. The enterprise has carried out patchwork repairs on over 14,000 square meters of roads. Additionally, plans are in motion for the capital repair of 23 streets, totaling more than 18 kilometers, and four sidewalks spanning over 4 kilometers.

The responsibilities of Bishkekasfaltsservice extend to various other road-related tasks. These include road markings, the installation of speed bumps, and the improvement of bus stops, all contributing to a more organized and functional urban environment.

In addition to capital and patchwork repairs of roads, BAS is tasked with road marking, installing speed bumps, storm grate slabs, and improving bus stops, among other things.

— Adlet KazakbaevKazakbaev detailed the broader responsibilities of his enterprise in maintaining Bishkek's infrastructure.
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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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