Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Following the presentation of the “Atlas of Solutions” to the President of Uzbekistan, Tashkent hokim (mayor) Shavkat Umurzakov shared details in an interview with “Uzbekistan 24” TV channel about the upcoming large-scale modernization of the capital’s road and street network.

According to Umurzakov, the Chinese state-owned enterprise China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has secured an investment of US$300 million for the Tashkent city administration. These funds will be used to implement a major project for the reconstruction and renovation of roads. Work has already begun on Shota Rustaveli Street, and plans are in place to reconstruct and upgrade 200 kilometers of urban roads, along with the construction of four new overpasses.

Umurzakov emphasized that capital repairs will now take a comprehensive approach: reconstruction will cover the entire width of streets — from the façade of one building to the façade of the building opposite. This is intended to create a unified architectural and landscaped appearance for streets, eliminate fragmented areas, and improve comfort for residents.

“By order of the President, proposals have been prepared to amend the regulations governing construction activity. From now on, when major roadworks are undertaken, streets will be reconstructed in full — including adjacent sidewalks and the spaces up to the building walls on both sides,” said the hokim.

Previously, repairs were limited to areas up to the so-called “red line,” often ignoring pedestrian zones and inner courtyards. The new approach envisions a cohesive urban environment free of neglected and disjointed spaces.

One of the key projects is the full reconstruction of Shota Rustaveli Street, with an estimated budget of US$50 million. The work began this summer. It will become the first street in Tashkent to feature a dedicated public transport lane running along the center of the road where the old tram line used to be. The project also includes extended bus stops capable of accommodating several articulated buses, signalized pedestrian crossings, and the closure of left turns to reduce traffic congestion.

The project has sparked considerable discussion among residents, who raised concerns about duplicated underground crossings, road width, and changes to traffic logistics. The project team has already addressed several of these issues in an interview with Gazeta.uz.

The “Atlas of Solutions” presented to the President is a comprehensive guide to design and operational standards for Tashkent and the New Tashkent, covering public space development, façade unification, and the creation of a modern urban environment.

The cooperation with CSCEC also includes several other initiatives. Under agreements signed in November 2024, the parties agreed to implement projects totaling nearly US$1 billion. In addition to road reconstruction, plans include the creation of a joint venture for training architects, engineers, and designers, as well as the construction of modern bridges valued at US$259 million to help reduce traffic congestion in the city.

There are also plans to develop a US$440 million residential complex, which will include housing, business centers, educational institutions, and commercial areas.