The network of dedicated lanes for bus transport in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, will be expanded by an additional 18 kilometers. These works are planned on four streets in the city.
According to information provided by the city hokimiyat, specialists analyzed over 150 kilometers of roads served by public transport to determine the most suitable locations for the project. Among the selected sections are Mukimi street, 4.6 kilometers long, located in the Yakkasaray and Chilanzar districts; Karatosh and Kukcha Darvoza streets, totaling 4.2 kilometers in the Shayxantahur district; Parkent street—2.8 kilometers; and Mirza Ulugbek Avenue, 6.3 kilometers long, in the Mirzo-Ulugbek district.
This project includes the repair of central streets. Before construction work begins, all engineering communications will be inspected, and any malfunctions found will either be repaired or replaced. Furthermore, the project involves creating convenient pedestrian routes, installing signs, stops, and lighting systems. Polymer-modified bitumen with durable crushed stone will be used for the road surface.
The decision to implement the project was approved by the hokim, and the budget is currently being formed for the development of design documentation. Preliminary estimates suggest that about 6.5 billion soms will be required for implementation, which will be allocated from the Tashkent Development Fund. 'Toshkent Invest Company' will be the client for all projects, and the selection of design organizations and contractors will be carried out through a competitive bidding process.
Previously, cameras were installed on a sixty-kilometer stretch of the Fergana Highway in both directions in Tashkent. These devices are designed to record instances of vehicles entering dedicated lanes for public transport, and such cameras are placed both on bus lanes and on other streets of the capital.