The development of road infrastructure was discussed at a meeting of the Akimat chaired by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov.
Vladimir Kulakov, head of the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways, said that in 2024, about 104 billion tenge was allocated for the implementation of more than 130 projects for the construction and repair of highways of national and local significance. As a result, about 800 km of public roads and the road network in populated areas have been built and repaired.
"Within the framework of the programs "Comprehensive Plan of socio-economic development of settlements adjacent to Astana" and "Development of social and engineering infrastructure of the outskirts of Astana", 18.8 billion tenge was allocated. Thanks to these funds, 100 km of roads have been repaired in 29 settlements. The Auyl-El-Besigi program has allowed for the implementation of 24 projects in nine regions of the region. 4.1 billion tenge was allocated for these purposes, which ensured the repair of 50.4 km of roads," Kulakov said.
The speaker also noted that as a result of the spring flood of this year, 141 overflows of meltwater across highways were recorded, 40 sections with a total length of more than 20 km were damaged, three bridges were destroyed: Zhaltyr-Makinsk, Kiima-Tersakan and the bridge on Ashimov St. in Kokshetau. To date, the restoration of roads has been completed, and design and estimate documentation is being developed for bridges.
There are 108 regular routes in the region, of which 91 routes are recognized as socially significant and are subject to subsidization. Over the past three years, 5.1 billion tenge has been allocated from the local budget to subsidize the social tariff, including 2.3 billion tenge in 2024.
Contracts have been signed with 11 contractors for the winter maintenance of 12,262 km of local highways. There are 132 units of snow removal equipment, more than 150 tons of fuel and 5,000 cubic meters of deicing material have been harvested.
Then the director of JSC NC KazAvtoZhol Nurzhan Zhukabetov was heard, who spoke about the ongoing work of the Akmola branch and about planned projects in the regions of the region.
Summing up the meeting, Akim Marat Akhmetzhanov noted the need to strengthen control over the quality of construction and installation work and the materials used. Attention is also focused on strict adherence to deadlines and effective use of budget funds.
Road infrastructure is a priority area for the development of the region and improving the quality of life of residents of the Akmola region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/906379