Alatau: Expansion of the Konaev–Kurtsy route to relieve Almaty traffic

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Published 10 Nov 2026 · last updated 10 Nov 2026 · 31 Jul 2025

The national company KazAvtoZhol is continuing the expansion of the 67-kilometer Konaev–Kurtsy route. The goal is to widen the two-lane road to four lanes to divert transit traffic from China around Almaty. The works are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.

District: Green (derived from the type of project)

Key facts

• The Konaev–Kurtsy route is 67 kilometers long.
• Expansion to four lanes began in 2020 by contractor TOO «Atyrauinzstroy-AIS».
• Approximately 30 kilometers of asphalt pavement remain to be laid.
• 150 vehicles and 300 workers are deployed for the works.
• The road connects the Almaty–Astana and Almaty–Ust-Kamenogorsk routes.

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1. Снизит ли трасса Конаев — Курты транспортный поток через АлматыКазинформ · 31 Jul 2025 · RU