Work continues in Batken to expand the central Murat Salikhov and Saidiman ajy streets to four lanes of traffic. The project also includes asphalt paving.
Details of the work and demands to speed up construction
The construction progress was inspected by Baktybek Toksonbayev, first deputy plenipotentiary representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in Batken region. According to the plenipotentiary office's press service, he instructed the heads of the relevant agencies and organizations to speed up the construction process.
In particular, issues related to utility lines that are obstructing construction must be resolved promptly. The goal is to complete the work to a high standard and put the roads into operation within the set deadlines in order to minimize inconvenience for city residents.
What the infrastructure expansion includes
- Two layers of asphalt are to be laid along a one-kilometer section
- Upgrading traffic lights and installing curbs along the roads
- Earthworks are under way to expand the roads to four lanes
- Paving of the road leading to the new 10,000-seat football stadium
The total funds allocated from the national budget for the construction of the two roads in the regional center amount to 100 million som. The work is aimed at improving road safety, reducing traffic congestion and generally improving travel conditions in the city.
