In recent years, there has been active development of road infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan, funded by the state budget.
The country's road sector is demonstrating rapid growth. Support from the state budget allows for the implementation of numerous large projects that have strategic significance. Improving the quality of both domestic and international roads contributes not only to economic growth but also to strengthening connections between regions, improving the conditions for citizens' movement, and developing the tourism sector. These projects also play an important role in the socio-economic development of the country.
In 2021, 175 km of roads were asphalted, in 2022 – 488 km, in 2023 – 673 km, and in 2024 it is planned to complete 802 km, in addition to constructing another 1200 km of new roads.
According to information from Doolat Mukambetov, Deputy Director of the Road Economy Department, several major projects have been implemented in the country since independence, funded by the state budget.
- Barskoon – Bedel (150 km) — connects the village of Barskoon on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul with the Bedel checkpoint on the border with China. The construction is planned for five years and includes two tunnels, over 30 bridges, avalanche protection galleries, as well as anti-landslide and anti-mudflow structures.
- Balakchy – Bokonbaev – Karakol (141.64 km) — modernization of the route aimed at improving the infrastructure of the Issyk-Kul region.
- Ala-Buka – Jany-Bazar – Kirovka (100 km) — major repairs that started in 2023 and are fully funded by the state budget. Currently, 74 km of the lower layer and 52 km of the upper layer of asphalt have been laid. The road is of IV category, two-lane, designed for a load of up to 11.5 tons. The project also includes 11 bridges and 22 water crossings.
- Bishkek – Osh (Suusamyr section): for the first time in 25 years, a major overhaul of the strategic highway is being conducted. In 2023, the renewal of 104 km of road from the Suusamyr valley to the Chichkan gorge began, of which 81 km have already been covered with asphalt.
- North-South (Safarovka – Barpy, 25 km) — the final section of the alternative North-South route, with 54 units of equipment and 105 workers involved in the construction.
- On the North-South highway, 5 large facilities are actively being constructed — two protective galleries and three bridge overpasses.
- Suusamyr – Talas – Taraz (Phase IV, 93 km) — reconstruction of the section from Talas to the Kichi-Kapka checkpoint, with work planned for 2025–2028 and a warranty period of 5 years.
- Issyk-Kul Ring Road (Korumdu – Balbay Baatyr) — active work is underway on foundation preparation, asphalt laying, installation of water pipes, and bridges. Currently, the lower layer of asphalt has been laid on 77 km. The road will be four-lane, with barriers, lighting, landscaping, stops, rest areas, and parking lots.
New Roads and Equipment
This year, several sections have already been opened and put into operation:
- Uzgen – Myrzake – Kara-Kulja,
- Osh – Batken – Razakov,
- Tyup – Kegen,
The technical base of the road service is also developing: in recent years, 750 units of special equipment have been purchased from the Road Fund, and in 2026, the acquisition of another 484 units is planned.
