CAREC Transport Corridor I (Zhambyl Oblast Section) Investment Program, Project 1

Summary

Project 1 of the investment program involves

• road development to reconstruct 125 kilometers (km) of highway sections between Taraz and Korday in Zhambyl Oblast (road sections between km 404 and km 483, as well as between km 214 and km 260), and
• road operation and maintenance to improve efficiency of road operations in Kazakhstan by developing an intelligent transport system and improving road maintenance system.

The entire investment program will improve about 480 km of highway sections in Zhambyl Oblast and improve road operations and maintenance systems.

Expected Outcome

The project will contribute to the sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan and to its increased domestic and international trade.

Expected Outputs

• Taraz-Kulan and Blagoveschenka-Korday road sections improved and open to traffic.
• Reports on road operations and maintenance system improvement and intelligent transport system development accepted.