After State Review, Kazakhstan to Build New Ural River Bridge on Key Highway
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Kazakhstan will build a new bridge complex over the Ural River on the Aqtobe–Uralsk–Russian border highway, replacing two existing bridges that were declared unsafe after technical inspection. The project, mandated by the head of state, includes 8 kilometers of new road and two monolithic bridges totaling more than 2 kilometers. Construction is set to begin once state expert review is completed and funding sources are determined.
Scope of the Construction
The project entails a new 8-kilometer road segment and two monolithic bridges spanning the Ural River near the city of Uralsk in West Kazakhstan region. The channel bridge will measure 513 meters, while the floodplain bridge will extend 1,710 meters, according to the Ministry of Transport. The existing bridges, which date back decades, were deemed structurally unsound following a technical assessment, prompting the government’s decision to replace them. The new crossing is designed to ensure uninterrupted and safe traffic flow on one of the region’s most heavily used routes.
Government Mandate and Next Steps
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered the project after the Ministry of Transport confirmed the bridges’ emergency status. A feasibility study has been completed and approved by relevant state agencies, ministry officials said during a site visit. The ministry has instructed departments to expedite state expert review of the project and to identify a funding source shortly, with strict quality control mandated at all construction stages. Orda.kz noted that the funding source remains undetermined.
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