The initiative to create a new transport artery could help reduce the load on the current section of the road. According to the head of state, the new tunnel is planned to be built at a lower section of the pass.
Glacier Protection and Traffic Reduction
The issue of construction was raised by Marat Sagynbaev, a resident of Novonikolaevka village. He expressed concern that intensive traffic and dust are negatively affecting the condition of glaciers in the pass area, contributing to their melting.
"We are currently considering the possibility of constructing a second, alternative tunnel at a lower elevation. In the future, God willing, we will build another tunnel, and then the number of vehicles passing through Too-Ashuu will decrease"
The President emphasized that the project is long-term. At this moment, exact technical parameters, the cost of work, and the construction start dates have not been determined.
Context
The discussion took place on November 8 during a meeting between Sadyr Japarov and residents of Kara-Balta, Zhayyl, and Panfilov districts. Zhayyl district is one of the country's regions with a population of more than 92,000 people.
