Kazakhstan will strengthen oversight of road construction and repair works. The development of transport infrastructure and improvement of road network quality remain among the key priorities outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his state-of-the-nation address. By 2029, the share of local roads in good technical condition is expected to reach 95%. To achieve this goal, the Ministry of Transport intends to strengthen coordination with local executive authorities and expand independent quality control of road construction work.
«Local executive authorities responsible for regional and district roads will coordinate their plans for specific types of road repair works with the relevant ministry. In addition, quality control matters will be identified, including independent quality control to be carried out by our institute, the Quality Center,» noted Tolegen Abdullin, Chairman of the Roads Committee, Kazakh Ministry of Transport.
New oversight mechanisms, revised construction standards, and stricter accountability for contractors will help improve the quality of road works. These measures are intended to ensure the durability of road surfaces and the efficient use of budget funds.
«In addition, we are currently introducing turnkey project implementation for large-scale projects. Under this approach, the contractor designs and implements the project itself and is subsequently responsible for its maintenance for 5 to 7 years. This is the second instrument. The third instrument, as many are aware, was introduced under the Construction Code at the beginning of this year. It provides for extended warranty obligations of up to seven years for construction and reconstruction and up to five years for repair works,» Tolegen Abdullin added.
The modernization of transport infrastructure is also underway. Preparations are being made to expand a 165-kilometre section of the Kokshetau–Petropavl highway to four lanes. The project is scheduled to begin in 2027. In addition, 37 road border crossing points along the internal borders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are being modernized. Four of these facilities are expected to be completed this year, with the remaining 33 scheduled for completion next year. These measures are also aimed at improving the efficiency of transport links.
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