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BISHKEK (TCA) — Pedestrian safety is becoming a major issue in Kyrgyzstan today. Just now, a few minutes ago before I started to write this article I nearly fell victim to a traffic accident myself: as I started to cross the road at an intersection a car driven at high speed drove through a red light, almost hit me and continued driving as if nothing had happened at all. What seems to be a very serious road traffic offense is now becoming a regular thing on Kyrgyz roads. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Saudi Development Fund will provide Kyrgyzstan with a 75 million Saudi riyal loan (about $20 million) at 1% per annum for the construction of the North-South alternative motor road. Continue reading
ASTANA (TCA) — Kazakhstan’s Government meeting on June 27 considered the issues of development of transit, logistics and roadside services in the country, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported. Continue reading
KABUL (TCA) — The World Bank on June 13 announced a financing package for Afghanistan of more than $500 million to help the country through a difficult phase in its struggle to end poverty and to signal a long-term commitment to the country’s people. Continue reading
KABUL (TCA) — Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani last week inaugurated the construction of the Dar-i-Suf to Yakawlang road in the country’s Bamyan province. The road will boost Afghanistan’s transport network, widen economic and social opportunities, and connect remote areas to the country’s center, the ADB country office in Afghanistan said. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — Kyrgyzstan’s authorities plan to introduce toll roads in the country. Charging for the use of roads will remove the financial burden from the State and will make citizens more responsible for the condition of roads, the Government believes. Continue reading
