Seven mahallas in Tashkent’s Uchtepa district will temporarily lose natural gas on 12 November as utility crews relocate an underground pipeline to a safer zone, the press service of Hududgaz Poytaxt said. The planned work is expected to last about five hours, with supply to be restored after completion. The company apologized for the temporary inconvenience and said residents would be informed of the restoration process.
Key Takeaways: Gas will be cut from 10:00 to 15:00 on 12 November in the mahallas of Kor Yegdi, Ibrat, Istirohat, Utkir, Degrez, Nishab Ariq and Khondamir. Around 4,200 households and 38 wholesale consumers will be affected.
The outage is local and time-limited, but it highlights the broader challenge of maintaining utility infrastructure in Uzbekistan’s densely built capital. Moving an underground gas pipeline into a safer corridor is typically aimed at reducing accident risks and protecting supply reliability, particularly where construction, traffic or other urban activity may affect underground networks. Such work requires coordination between utility operators, local authorities and consumers. Even a short interruption can affect thousands of households and commercial users, making clear communication and careful scheduling essential. In fast-growing cities, underground networks can become more vulnerable to interference from construction and road works, so relocating key pipes is often treated as preventive maintenance.
Hududgaz Poytaxt specified both the affected neighbourhoods and the exact window for the shutdown. According to the statement, gas supplies will resume once the relocation work is finished. The operator offered an apology for the disruption, while providing no indication of any additional or longer restrictions. For affected households and the 38 wholesale consumers, the five-hour interruption could require adjustments to morning and early-afternoon routines.
No further details were provided on the scope of the pipeline relocation or the exact restoration timetable beyond the announced five-hour window. Residents and businesses are expected to monitor official Hududgaz Poytaxt announcements and handle gas appliances with caution during the restart period. The key test will be whether crews complete the work on schedule and restore supply without further delays. Any changes to the timetable would need to be communicated promptly to affected consumers.
Tashkent’s gas network remains a sensitive part of urban infrastructure, especially as seasonal demand rises and maintenance work competes with the pressures of a growing city. Even brief local shutdowns can affect thousands of residents and commercial users, making clear communication and timely restoration important. Further updates are likely to be issued once the repair and relocation work is completed. The episode will be watched for whether the utility meets its announced schedule and minimizes disruption.
Source: podrobno.uz