Development of road and transport infrastructure is the key to economic growth and quality of life

Development of road and transport infrastructure is the key to economic growth and quality of life

25.06.2025 11:33:03 220

In his recent Address, the Head of State particularly emphasized the priority of solving infrastructure issues, including the development of the road network, as the most important factor in economic growth and improving the quality of life of citizens.

This year, funding for the road sector in the Kostanay region has been significantly increased - compared to last year, the budget has grown by 31% and amounted to 106 billion tenge. Of these, 47.1 billion tenge or 44.4% are directed to the repair of republican roads.

Large-scale repair work

In 2025, work is underway on a number of key sections:
•the road from the village of Sarykol to the border of the North Kazakhstan region;
•the Arkalyk section - the border of the Ulytau region;
•the Uzunkol - Troebratnoye road;
•the road from the village of Karabalyk to the border of the Russian Federation;
•section from Oktyabrskoye village, Karasu district to the border of Akmola region;
•repair of the road from Bestobe village to the border of Aktobe region has begun.

In addition, on June 14, on the instructions of the President, construction of a new “Center-West” highway was launched, which will make the southern regions of Kostanay region a key transport hub of the country.

New impetus for Rudny

Special attention is paid to the city of Rudny. Here, in order to reduce the load on the central streets from transit freight transport, it is planned to build a bypass road. The project includes:
•construction of a new section 16.9 km long,
– of which 4.3 km is new construction,
– 11.2 km is reconstruction of the existing road;
•the route will run through the villages of Belozerka and Balykty with an exit to the interchange near the village of Yubileynoye;
•the estimated cost of the project is about 25 billion tenge;
•work is scheduled to start this year and be completed in 2028.

Repair of the Kostanay-Rudny highway

Special attention is paid to one of the busiest sections of the region — the 31.5 km long Kostanay-Rudny highway. Daily traffic intensity here reaches 10-13 thousand cars. 6.5 billion tenge has been allocated for repairs.

To date:
•asphalt concrete pavement has been laid by 89% on the right side and by 32% on the left;
•153 outdoor lighting poles have been installed;
•all work is expected to be completed in October of this year.

Results

An integrated approach to the development of road and transport infrastructure will ensure road safety, reduce logistics costs and create comfortable conditions for the movement of citizens and businesses.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1018081?lang=kk