Lawyer and public figure Bolat Bashzhanov demonstrated the quality of the new asphalt surface in the Prishakhtinsk microdistrict of Karaganda city.
In the published video, the thickness of the road surface on Popov Street exceeds the size of a man's palm, which provoked mixed reactions from social media users.
In connection with the publication, the editorial board of FBRK requested official data on the scale of road works in the region. In 2025, it is planned to repair 637 km of roads in the Karaganda region.
"We are in Karaganda city, Prishakhtinsk, Popov Street. <…> This is what I call asphalt. Like in Europe. I hope it lasts a long time," Bashzhanov commented on the quality of the surface.
Meanwhile, user opinions in the comments were divided. Many supported the quality of the work carried out:
"Yes, well done, they did a good job. And people still aren't happy. Well done. That's how it should be — trucks drive frequently, but overall it's brilliant."
Other users noted the importance of adhering to the technology when laying the road surface:
"Thickness isn't the main thing; what's more important is that the laying technology is followed."
According to official data, in 2025 it is planned to repair 637 km of roads in the Karaganda region. Of these, roads of national significance will account for 242 km, regional significance — 84 km, and in cities, districts and villages — 311 km.
ROADS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Construction work on the "Karaganda — Balkhash" project has been fully completed with the installation of a new asphalt concrete surface on the main road. Markings, signs, and barrier rails have been installed, ensuring safe travel on four lanes. Work is currently being finalised on road infrastructure.
For the "Balkhash — Burylbaitai" project, work on two sections totalling 91 km has been fully completed, and on the third section, infrastructure work is being finished. It is reported that traffic is open on four lanes with a new asphalt concrete surface.
Medium-term repairs continue on roads of national significance. On the "Karaganda — Karkaralinsk" road, 85 km are covered by repairs, the laying of two layers of asphalt has been completed, and the strengthening of verges continues.
On three sections of the "Temirtau — Nura — Astana" road with a total length of 104 km, the laying of the lower asphalt layer has been completed, and the upper layer has been laid on 86 km.
ROADS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
The reconstruction of the "Nura — Osakarovka" road, measuring 20 km, is being completed. Asphalt has been laid along its entire length, and work is underway on road infrastructure within the village of Osakarovka.
A 21 km section of the "Zhartaş — Dolinka" road is being reconstructed. Passage on asphalt is available along the entire length, work on pedestrian footpaths has been completed, and 75 lighting poles have been installed in the village of Dolinka.
As part of the reconstruction of the "Ushrobe — Kurylys" road, measuring 9 km, passage on asphalt is available along the entire length, and 242 lighting poles have been installed.
Major repairs continue on the "Saran — Shakhtinsk" road, measuring 19 km. Asphalt laying work has been completed on the section from the "Tentekskaya" mine to the "Vosmidomiki" village, measuring 8.2 km.
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION AND NEW PROJECTS
The reconstruction of three bridges in the region is underway. The bridge over the Nura River is 100% complete, 32 bored piles have been installed at the second bridge, and reconstruction has begun on the bridge over the Ishim River.
This year, the implementation of a project for the reconstruction of the "Shakhan — Zhanatalap" road, measuring 5 km, has begun. Documentation has been developed for the reconstruction of the road from Dubovka village to Saran city, measuring 6 km.
SPECIAL PROJECT FOR VILLAGES
On the region's village roads, the special project "Auyıl — el besigi" continues to be implemented, which has received many positive reviews from village residents. The project is being carried out in settlements with development potential. It is noted that within the framework of the special project, repairs cover 92 km of roads in 22 rural settlements.