Residents of Selektsionnaya Street Blocked Due to Road Repairs
Translated from Russian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Residents of Selektsionnaya Street in Bishkek are completely blocked from entering or exiting their homes due to ongoing road repairs.
- Local residents report that emergency services, including the Ministry of Emergency Situations, are also unable to access the area.
- The project manager claims all necessary approvals are in place, but residents dispute this, stating an bypass road should have been constructed first.
Residents of Selektsionnaya Street in Bishkek are facing an unprecedented situation, finding themselves completely trapped in their own neighborhood due to road repair work. The lack of access has paralyzed daily life, preventing both entry and exit for the inhabitants.
According to reports from local residents, the situation is dire, with even emergency services struggling to reach the affected area. The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) has reportedly been unable to pass through the blocked road, raising serious concerns about public safety and the ability to respond to emergencies.
Local residents have voiced strong objections to the manner in which the repairs are being conducted. They claim that the project manager's assertion of having all necessary approvals is false. A key point of contention is the absence of a designated bypass road, which residents argue should have been completed before the main road was obstructed. This oversight has created a significant hardship for the community.
The situation highlights a critical lapse in urban planning and execution. While road repairs are essential for infrastructure development, the complete isolation of a residential street without adequate alternative access is unacceptable. The authorities responsible for this project must address the residents' concerns immediately and find a swift resolution to restore access and ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
The head of the project claims that everything is agreed upon and legal, but this is not the case. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations arrived, they could not pass. Road workers should have first made a bypass road for citizens and emergency services.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.