10:05, 20 октября 2023, Bishkek - 24-kg.com news agency , Tatyana KUDRYAVTSEVA
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Japarov took part in the opening of a tunnel for avalanche protection at the 246th kilometer of Bishkek — Osh highway. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported.
Akylbek Japarov noted that this road unites the north and south of the country and is one of the main arteries of the republic.
«With the help of the Government of Japan and JICA, we were able to build a closed road tunnel, which will make it possible to avoid traffic stops during avalanches and ensure safe passage for drivers. The tunnel was built of monolithic concrete using Japanese technology, the width of the road was increased by 30 meters,» he said.