Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a key transport and logistics hub in Eurasia. In line with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s directives, the country is undertaking a major modernization of its transport infrastructure. Over the past seven years, more than 36,000 kilometers of roads have been built, reconstructed or repaired. This year alone, roadworks have covered more than 11,000 kilometers. Major projects along the Kalbatau–Maikapshagai, Kurty–Konayev and Kyzylorda–Zhezkazgan routes have been completed. Particular attention is being paid to the quality and durability of road surfaces.
«Inspections are carried out by the National Center for Quality of Road Assets. Specialists take asphalt samples and check the quality of the work. If any violations are found, the contractor is required to rectify them at its own expense. The road section cannot be commissioned until all issues identified by the Сenter have been addressed. By the end of 2026, the goal is for 95% of national roads and 92% of local roads to meet the required standards,» said Madiyar Abduali, Head of the Local Network Development Department, Committee of Highways, Kazakh Ministry of Transport.
Kazakhstan’s railway network is also expanding. Over the past five years, around 5,000 kilometers of railway tracks have been built or modernized. Major projects include the Dostyk–Moiynty railway line and the Almaty railway bypass. Construction is underway on the new Darbaza–Maktaaral and Ayagoz–Bakhty railway lines, which are expected to increase the capacity of transport corridors and accelerate freight transportation. Significant progress has also been made in the aviation sector. Kazakhstan is expanding its international flight network, upgrading its aircraft fleet, modernizing airport infrastructure and opening new logistics hubs.
«Civil aviation’s contribution to Kazakhstan’s economy has increased 6.5-fold in recent years. The number of international routes has doubled, while passenger traffic has been growing by 5–10% annually. The volume of cargo transported and handled at airports across Kazakhstan has also doubled in recent years. Kazakhstan is now one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world,» said Talgat Lastayev, Kazakh Vice Minister of Transport.
Reviewing the achievements ahead of Republic Day, experts note that the introduction of green corridors and a single-window system, along with the digitalization of logistics, is already helping reduce cargo delivery times and costs. These developments are bringing Kazakhstan closer to its goal of increasing annual transit freight volumes to 100 million tonnes by 2035.
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