President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently reviewed a presentation focused on the progress and future plans in Uzbekistan’s road construction and maintenance sector on May 13.
In recent years, the country has increased investment in road infrastructure. Since 2022, a total of UZS 26 trillion (2bn) has been allocated, enabling the repair of 40,000 kilometers of roads and 540 bridges. The amount of foreign funding attracted to the sector has also tripled.
Despite the progress, much work remains. In 2025, authorities plan to build or repair 7,000 kilometers of public roads and 231 bridges, pave 13,000 kilometers of dirt roads, and construct 400 kilometers of cement-concrete roads. Plans also include the establishment of 72 highway service complexes.
Currently, six major reconstruction projects covering 1,200 kilometers of roads are underway in cooperation with international financial institutions. Four additional projects are now set to be launched:
- Reconstruction of the A-380 highway bypassing Turtkul and Beruniy;
- Full repair of 516 kilometers of local roads in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm;
- Construction of a cement-concrete road between Termez and Denov;
- Development of a cement-concrete road linking Syrdarya and Bakht.
These projects will be financed by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
During the presentation, President Mirziyoyev stressed the need to improve road maintenance quality and called for infrastructure development that meets the population’s needs. A stationary checkpoint has been launched at the Kamchik pass, and similar facilities are planned for other high-traffic routes.
In response to changing needs and challenges, a new version of the 20-year-old law on motorways is being drafted. The updated legislation will introduce a road planning mechanism, prioritize public and environmental input in design, and ensure barrier-free infrastructure for pedestrians. It will also require utility providers to restore road surfaces after construction and regulate toll road operations, roadside service facilities, and the movement of heavy vehicles.
Officials also reported progress on public-private partnership initiatives aimed at developing alternative routes.
