Almaty region strengthens transport infrastructure

Almaty region strengthens transport infrastructure

16.01.2025 14:14:17 1034

Projects to improve the road infrastructure and develop the transport system are being actively implemented in the Almaty region. In 2024, 5.4 km of new roads were built, 143.2 km of average repairs and 2.4 km of major repairs were carried out. An important step was the construction of access roads to 12 schools within the framework of the Comfortable School project, which provided convenient access for residents and students. Two automated weighing stations have been installed to help protect the road surface from overloads and maintain its operational qualities.
To improve safety on the region's roads, pit repairs were carried out on an area of 90,000 square meters, 1,200 km of roads were marked and pedestrian crossings were equipped. An important element of the modernization were 946 new road signs, 29 strobe lights and 9 traffic lights. 4 km of metal barrier fences were also installed, which significantly increased the level of protection for road users. Joint raids revealed 76 violations, which helped strengthen control in the transportation sector.
Special attention is paid to the development of public transport. During the year, the region's fleet was replenished with 44 new buses, 27 of which were manufactured in Kazakhstan. This became possible thanks to the leasing program of the Industrial Development Fund. 18 new intra-district and one inter-regional routes have been introduced, covering 47 settlements. In the coming years, it is planned to continue updating transport to make the region more convenient and comfortable for residents and visitors of the region. Major repairs of 5 bridges and the construction of a highway are also planned for 2025, 126.2 km average, 26 km major repairs of highways of regional significance.
In addition, work is planned to ensure road safety and install automated measuring stations. Design and estimate documentation is being developed for the comprehensive plan of socio-economic development of the city of Konayev and for major repairs of emergency bridges.
In the future, a budget application will be sent to the meeting on the allocation of the local budget in May this year.
According to paragraph 15 of the technical rules for the repair and maintenance of public roads up to RK 218-29-03, snow removal works, depending on the category of public roads, amount to category I – 2 hours, category II – 4 hours, category III – 5 hours, category IV – 6-12 hours, Category V – 16 hours. According to the above rules, snow removal works are carried out on time in winter.
100 units of equipment, 9,232 tons of deicing material, 557 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance, 117 units of equipment, 10,625 tons of deicing material, 333 tons of fuel and lubricants were prepared for the maintenance of highways of regional significance.
During the winter period, snow removal works on public roads are under constant control of the Akimat of the Almaty region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/918732