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.
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