The key facts
- Reconstruction of 100 km of the A-380 highway with the Asian Development Bank — $350 million
- The Karshi bypass will be extended by 5.5 km; feasibility study — by the end of the year, construction — from January
- Two overpasses at the Karshi — Pamuk and Guzar — Beyneu crossings — 250 billion soums
Meeting on the development of Kashkadarya Region
On October 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on issues of comprehensive socio-economic development of Kashkadarya Region. One of the key topics was projects to improve the region's road infrastructure.
Reconstruction of the A-380 highway
Together with the Asian Development Bank, reconstruction will begin of a 100-kilometer section of the international A-380 highway passing through the territory of the region. The cost of the project is estimated at $350 million.
Extension of the Karshi bypass road
The bypass road around the city of Karshi is planned to be extended by 5.5 km and connected to the said highway. Responsible officials have been instructed to complete the preparation of the feasibility study by the end of the current year and to begin construction in January.
Overpasses at railway crossings
At the railway crossings of the Karshi — Pamuk and Guzar — Beyneu highways, major traffic jams form when trains pass. To solve the problem, two modern overpasses will be built at a total cost of 250 billion soums. It is noted that the outlet Daryo.uz spells the name as 'Pomuk', whereas UzNews.uz uses 'Pamuk'.
