Omsk Region rebuilds 185 km of roads after devastating 2024 floods

An expanded meeting of the Omsk Region’s Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure took place on Tuesday The meeting began with a report from Andrey Khafizov, the Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure. He outlined the agency’s achievements over the past year and set new tasks for 2026. Among the highlights was the restoration of over 27 kilometers of flood-damaged roads in the Ust-Ishimsky District, part of the ongoing recovery from the 2024 floods.

Under the national project *Infrastructure for Life*, the region repaired 39 roads, covering a total of 185 kilometers. An additional 5 kilometers of new roads were also built as part of the same initiative. Governor Khotsenko noted that these improvements were made possible through support from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the United Russia party’s People’s Program. At the close of the Collegium meeting, employees of the transport and road infrastructure sector received state and departmental honours in recognition of their contributions.

The meeting confirmed the region’s commitment to expanding and maintaining its road network. With 185 kilometers repaired and new construction underway, the Omsk Region continues to address infrastructure needs. The awards presented to workers highlighted the importance of their role in these ongoing projects.