By Abdullo Janob
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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 27. Deputy
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of
Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt
Torobaev took part in the capsule-laying ceremony for the
construction of tunnels on the Barskoon–Bedel highway in Issyk-Kul
region, Trend
reports via the Kyrgyz government.
Construction of the Barskoon–Bedel road began on August 27 with
the participation of President of the country Sadyr Japarov. The
highway will lead to the Bedel checkpoint on the Kyrgyzstan–China
Under the project, two tunnels will be built at the Seok and
Ashuu-Suu mountain passes. The tunnel at Seok will be 5,340 meters
long, while the Ashuu-Suu tunnel will measure 3,840 meters. Both
are set to become among the longest and most technically
challenging tunnels in the country’s history.
Torobaev emphasized that the works were launched on the direct
instructions of President Zhaparov.
“President Sadyr Japarov has given a clear directive.
Construction must proceed without delays, within the established
timeframe, and in line with the highest quality standards,” he
The 150-kilometer Barskoon–Bedel road will also feature bridges,
avalanche protection galleries, rockfall and mudflow barriers.
Currently, 287 specialists and 162 units of construction machinery
are engaged in the works, with four camps established for the
Torobaev inspected progress along the route and issued several
instructions regarding timelines and construction quality.
The Barskoon–Bedel international highway is considered a key
element in developing the country’s transport connectivity. The new
tunnels are expected to cut travel time, enhance road safety, and
strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s role as a regional transport and logistics
