The key facts

  • The overpass, 66 m long and 46 m wide, was completed on 13 October 2026, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance
  • The project cost is 280.8 billion soums; in July, 240 billion was reported
  • Expected effect: traffic of about 130,000 vehicles per day, infrastructure for 150,000 residents

New overpass put into operation

A new overpass has been officially opened on the outskirts of Tashkent, on the road leading to Nurafshon. This was announced on 13 October by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan. According to Kun.uz, the facility is located next to Food City.

Project cost increased compared to July figures

According to the ministry, the project cost amounted to 280.8 billion soums. At the same time, in July, when the head of state inspected the facility, the officially cited figure was 240 billion soums. The outlet notes the discrepancy between the two official figures without explaining the reasons.

Project composition

According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the project included: an overpass 66 m long and 46 m wide; an underground road 450 m long; a ring road 950 m long; 2 U-turn points; 4 underground pedestrian crossings.

Expected effect

“As a result, uninterrupted traffic of about 130,000 vehicles per day has been ensured, and safe and convenient transport infrastructure has been created for 150,000 residents,” the ministry's statement says, as quoted by Kun.uz.