Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has announced plans to secure approximately $17 billion in investments for sweeping reforms in rail, water transport and road infrastructure. Key initiatives include the construction of new railroads and highways, the establishment of a container hub in the port of Aktau and the procurement of new railcars.
The infrastructure improvement project, slated for completion by 2030, aims to add 4,700 kilometers of new roads, 3,700 kilometers of which will meet Category 1 standards, the highest road classification, requiring a width of 35 meters.
Starting in 2025, the following road segments will undergo upgrades:
Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan (208 km).