Road and bridge projects presented in the Kulob area

During the working visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, to the cities and districts of Khatlon Region, projects for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and motor bridges of economic and social importance were presented in the city of Kulob. It was stated that the projects will help develop transport infrastructure and improve living standards.

Within this framework, the foundation stone was laid for the Guliston–Kulob road, 32.2 km long, and the Guliston–Vose road, 14 km long, making a total of 46.5 km. On the Leader of the Nation’s instruction, construction works also began at 12 points along the Guliston–Kulob road. The road is classed as technical category 1 and will have four traffic lanes, six bridges, eight overpasses, underpasses and cattle crossings, a dedicated cycle lane, 31 stops and facilities for a mother-and-child house.

The report also notes ongoing construction on the Dangara–Guliston road, two motor bridges over the Surkhob and Yokhsu rivers, and the laying of the foundation stone for the 11 km Kulob–Shamsiddin Shohin road. Safety features, lighting, road signs, crossings, water and drainage systems, and other supporting infrastructure are planned for these routes.