The importance of roads for the country cannot be overstated: they not only connect regions but also contribute to economic development and improve access to services, supporting business and the tourism sector. Sustainable development of road infrastructure plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life for citizens.
Unfortunately, during the period of independence, Kyrgyzstan experienced negative dynamics in the construction and improvement of road networks — only 200–300 km of new and repaired roads were laid each year.
However, since 2020, the situation has begun to change. Road construction in the country has developed much faster, with the mileage of new projects increasing each year. Since 2021, the government has been actively investing in large projects in this area.
The pace of road construction has sharply increased:
2021 — 175 km,
2022 — 488 km,
2023 — 673 km,
2024 — 802 km,
2025 — a record 1545 km.
As a result, over 3000 km of roads have been built and repaired in five years, of which more than 2400 km are asphalted. Thus, after 2020, there has been a rapid growth and development of the road sector.
The reasons for this success include, first, a significant increase in funding from both the national budget and investors, making investments in road infrastructure more attractive. Second, important strategic projects such as North-South and alternative routes are being implemented. Third, active reconstruction of international transport corridors is underway. Recent years have focused on strategic projects.
Today, it can be confidently stated that the road sector has become one of the most dynamically developing segments of the economy.
As President Sadyr Japarov emphasizes, the construction of quality roads contributes not only to improved communication but also to the development of trade, tourism, and the overall standard of living for the population.
“The construction and repair of new roads is not just about creating infrastructure. It is an opportunity to strengthen connections between people and lay the foundations for the future development of our state,” he noted.
From 2022 to 2024, 750 units of equipment for road construction, including dump trucks, excavators, and graders, were purchased from the national budget. This equipment has been distributed across regions, which has facilitated the acceleration of road work and reduced dependence on external contractors.
Achievements of the Ministry of Transport in 2025 and Plans for 2026
The Ministry of Transport and Communications provided the agency "Kabar" with information on the work completed last year and plans for the current year.
According to the agency's information, the following works were completed in 2025:
New sections of roads were opened: Uzgen — Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kulja (33.3 km), Osh — Batken — Razzakov (28 km), and Tyup — Kegen (52 km). Following the President's directive, the construction of the road to the high-altitude village of Zardaly in the Batken region was completed. The central street of the city of Cholpon-Ata was also quickly renovated.
The construction of roads continues with state budget funding:
1) Balakchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol,
2) Naryn — Bayetov,
3) Ala-Buka — Jany-Bazar — Kirovka,
4) Safarovka — Barpy.
Additionally, the construction of five additional structures on the alternative North-South road continues, as well as on the nationally significant Barskoon — Bedel road and the Northern bypass road around Bishkek. The most important projects remain the roads Lebedinovka — HPP-5, Bishkek — Kant, Arashan — Chunkurchak, and Bishkek — Kuntuu — Shopokov.
- reconstruction of the road "Suusamyr — Talas — Taraz" (Phase IV) with a length of 93 km;
- section from Korundu to Balbai Baatyr with a length of 79.3 km;
- section from the village of Barskoon to the city of Karakol with a length of 75 km.
- Profsoyuznaya Street — 8.5 km, road to the new Osh market — 8.7 km,
- bypass road around the city of Cholpon-Ata — 15 km;
- laying of asphalt concrete on a 14.5 km section of the Bozuchuk — Jyrgalan road in the Ak-Suu district;
- design and construction of an alternative road to the ski base "Jyrgalan" ("Ala-Tuu Resort") with a length of 8.5 km, as well as technological roads;
- reconstruction of 15 km of the road Jeti-Oguz — Koysary (Jeti-Oguz resort);
- design and construction of the road Tamdyk — Kyshemish — Donon — Bulak-Bashy with a length of 51 km.
Currently, construction of the section from 0–25 km is actively underway, which is planned to be put into operation in the coming months.
The remaining 25–141.6 km should be completed this year. The full implementation of the Balakchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol project is scheduled for 2026.
Additionally, the ministry reported that this year, according to approved projects, the construction and repair of 457 km of roads is planned, and within the framework of State Capital Investments — 700 km.
