BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 25. Reconstruction of the fourth phase of the Suusamyr-Talas-Taraz highway is currently underway in Kyrgyzstan’s Talas region, involving 220 units of specialized equipment and 473 specialists.
This was announced in a report published by Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Transport and Communications.
According to the report, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Baktyluu Mombekov inspected the progress of works on the highway during a working visit to the Talas region and issued relevant instructions to responsible services.
''The fourth phase covers the 104.6–197.6-kilometer section of the Suusamyr-Talas-Taraz road. The project began in April 202,'' the report says.
The ministry notes that trees have been cleared along 61.3 kilometers of the route, while the old asphalt-concrete pavement has been removed along 39.21 kilometers.
Road widening works have been completed along 53.1 kilometers on both sides. The lower road foundation layer has been laid along 10.4 kilometers, while the upper foundation layer has been completed along 5.95 kilometers.
The lower layer of asphalt concrete has also been laid along 4.35 kilometers.
As part of the relocation of engineering infrastructure, 15.7 kilometers of communication lines and 15.8 kilometers of power transmission lines have been relocated. In addition, 2.7 kilometers of lighting lines have been dismantled.
Construction of artificial structures included in the project is also underway. Work is currently being carried out at seven facilities, including bridges and an underpass, with their completion ranging from 11% to 90%.
Of the 190 culverts planned under the project, 41 have been fully completed.
According to the approved schedule, the overall completion rate is expected to reach 25% by the end of 2026, while 20 kilometers of new asphalt-concrete pavement are planned to be laid by then.
The project is expected to improve travel conditions and road safety for residents and transit traffic once completed.
Construction is scheduled for completion by April 25, 2028. The reconstruction is being carried out by China-based Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
The contractor will provide a five-year warranty after the facility is commissioned, according to the ministry.
According to Trend's analysis, the ongoing reconstruction of the Suusamyr-Talas-Taraz highway reflects Kyrgyzstan's broader efforts to upgrade its road infrastructure and strengthen transport links between the country's regions and neighboring markets.
The reconstruction of the 104.6–197.6-kilometer section is expected to improve road safety, travel conditions, and transport efficiency along an important route connecting Kyrgyzstan's northern regions with international transit corridors. The relocation of communication and power infrastructure, construction of bridges, an underpass and culverts, as well as the installation of new asphalt-concrete pavement, are key components of the modernization effort.
The project is also likely to support the movement of people and goods, improve access to local communities, and create more favorable conditions for transit traffic. Better road infrastructure can contribute to greater economic activity in the Talas region by facilitating trade, logistics and regional mobility.
Looking ahead, the completion of the project could further strengthen Kyrgyzstan's domestic transport network and its connectivity with neighboring countries. Continued investment in major road corridors is likely to remain important for improving logistics efficiency, supporting regional economic development and expanding the country's transit and tourism potential.
