Kazakhstan breaks ground on 102.6 km Saryagash bypass to ease congestion

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Saryagash bypass took place on 5 April 2026. Darkhan Imanashev, Chairman of KazAvtoZhol, and Nuralkhan Kusheroev, the regional akim, attended the event. The new four-lane highway aims to modernise Kazakhstan’s road network. The Saryagash bypass spans 102.6 kilometres and meets international standards. Its modern pavement design will allow transit traffic to bypass the city, reducing urban congestion. This will speed up travel toward Uzbekistan and improve safety on key transport routes.

The project forms part of broader efforts to upgrade Turkestan’s highways. The region currently maintains 678 kilometres of republican roads, with five major repairs covering nearly 100 kilometres already underway. In 2026, five additional repair projects are planned along the Shymkent–Kyzylorda route, totalling over 100 kilometres and including traffic monitoring systems. The bypass will create a safer, more efficient transport network. It is expected to boost regional connectivity, accelerate freight and passenger movement, and strengthen Kazakhstan’s transit role in Central Asia. Economic benefits, such as improved cross-border trade, are also anticipated.