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According to KazAvtoZhol, on February 15, certain roads in Kazakhstan were closed due to adverse weather conditions.
Kyzylorda Region
From 10:00 AM, restrictions were imposed on the section of the road from the Russian border – Martuk – Aktobe – Karabutak – Kyzylorda – Shymkent – Taraz – Kordai – Almaty – Khorgos – Chinese border, km 1240-1362 (from the border of Aktobe region to Aralsk). It is expected that traffic will be restored on February 15 by 8:00 PM.
Aktobe Region
From 10:00 AM, restrictions were also imposed on the same section of the road, km 1153-1240 (Irgyz – Kyzylorda region border). The approximate opening time is February 15 at 8:00 PM.
Almaty Region
From 10:30 AM, traffic restrictions were introduced on the section from the Russian border – Martuk – Aktobe – Karabutak – Kyzylorda – Shymkent – Taraz – Kordai – Almaty – Khorgos – Chinese border, km 59-143 (from Zhanakurylis to the border of Zhambyl region). The estimated time for unblocking traffic is February 15 at 1:00 PM.
Zhambyl Region
From 10:30 AM, restrictions are in effect on this route at sections km 143-214 (Almaty region border – Kordai) and "New bypass of Kordai Pass," km 159-238 (Kenen – Kainar). It is expected that traffic will resume on February 15 at 1:00 PM.
West Kazakhstan Region
From 1:00 PM, restrictions were imposed on freight and public transport on the section Uralsk – Taskala – Russian border, km 4-104 (Uralsk – Russian border). The approximate opening time of the road is February 15 at 6:00 PM.
