What alternative routes will be available?
Currently, work is underway on Bakayev Street, which is set to become the main alternative road for motorists. The road is being constructed under the railway tracks from Leo Tolstoy Street to Bokonbaev Street. The next phase will include an expansion to Moscow Street with an exit to Beishenaliev Street.It is expected that traffic on Bakayev Street will open in about a month, and it will immediately become one of the busiest in the city. The second detour route is Asanaliev Street (formerly Nekrasov Street). In the future, the city administration plans to make these streets one-way: traffic on Bakayev Street will be directed only south, while on Asanaliev Street it will be directed north.
At the same time, dedicated lanes for public transport will be implemented on Abdrahmanov Street, Tokombaev Street (the main highway), and Jibek Jolu Avenue.
“During the morning and evening rush hours, there is no difference whether you are in a car or on a bus. Therefore, it is important to allocate separate lanes for public transport,” noted Beishenbaev.
How long will it take to restore all the roads in Bishkek?
The statistics on the condition of the capital's road network look alarming: out of 2,822.2 km of roads, 1,834 km require repairs, which is 65% of the total.According to estimates from the city administration, if the pace of previous years (2018-2023), when 27-30 km were reconstructed per year, is maintained, the complete restoration of all roads will take about 80 years. This indicates that roads will wear out faster than they can be restored. However, if the current pace (over 90 km in 2025) is adopted, the timeframe is reduced to 15 years. Nevertheless, such a speed of work will result in Bishkek being in a state of constant construction and closed streets for the next ten years.
