The authorities of Tashkent have disclosed a list of major transport projects to be implemented in the coming years in partnership with foreign companies. The list includes a two-tier ring road worth $1 billion, seven tunnels, new interchanges, dozens of kilometers of BRT lines, and large-scale reconstruction of city highways. Most initiatives are still in the preparatory stage.
Most of these projects had been mentioned separately before, but the decision of the Tashkent City Council of People's Deputies on July 22 consolidated them into a single document for the first time. It contains a report by the deputy mayor for transport and road infrastructure, Abdurakhmon Bakhtiev, on the development of the city's road network.
However, shortly after the document's publication, the mayor's office clarified that these are not signed construction agreements but memorandums of cooperation with potential investors. This means that for most projects, implementation timelines, routes, funding sources, and technical parameters have not yet been determined.
The most ambitious project is the construction of a two-tier toll ring road around Tashkent, approximately 100 kilometers long. The preliminary cost is estimated at $1 billion. China Railway Construction is listed as a potential partner. However, the document does not specify the exact route, number of interchanges and lanes, access arrangements, or funding sources.
Another $1 billion package of projects is being discussed with the Chinese company SINO-Hunan. It includes the construction of seven tunnels, two overpasses, 50 kilometers of BRT lines, and reconstruction of over 100 kilometers of roads. Again, details are scarce: the locations of tunnels and overpasses, the streets to be reconstructed, and BRT routes are not disclosed.
In addition to the two billion-dollar initiatives, the document includes several other projects. With China Construction, a $500 million project is under discussion, involving three overpasses, major repairs of 27 kilometers of roads, and creation of four camping zones. A $100 million project with Shanghai Construction includes a camping center and repair of 7.7 kilometers of roads. Preliminary agreements have been reached with Xinjiang Hui'er Agricultural for landscaping roadside areas.
Some projects are already at the stage of developing design documentation and undergoing state expertise. These include the reconstruction of Mustakillik, Mirzo Ulugbek, Durmon Yuli, and Temur Malik streets (total length about 11 km) and the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Mustakillik, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Buyuk Ipak Yoli streets, valued at $50 million. Also at this stage is the $44 million reconstruction of Shakhrisabz Street, Amir Temur Avenue, and Yangi Sergeli Street, totaling over 16 km.
Transport development will not be limited to road construction. By the end of September, authorities plan to complete the transport master plan and transport macromodel for Tashkent. Simultaneously, negotiations are ongoing with SWARCO, Siemens Mobility, Cubic Transportation Systems, and Huawei on implementing an intelligent transport system with adaptive traffic light control and AI-based traffic flow analysis.
Despite the impressive list of projects and potential multi-billion investments, the published document leaves many key questions unanswered. It does not disclose funding sources for most initiatives, lacks maps of future facilities, construction priorities, or commissioning deadlines. Therefore, this document currently reflects plans for developing the capital's transport infrastructure rather than an approved construction program. Which projects will move from memorandums to actual construction will become clear after design documentation is approved, financial decisions are made, and final agreements are signed.
Source: podrobno.uz