Tashkent Launches $300 mln Street Renewal with China’s CSCEC

Following the presentation of the Atlas of Solutions to the president, Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov outlined ambitious plans for a full-scale upgrade of the capital’s street infrastructure in an interview with Uzbekistan 24.

According to Umurzakov, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has secured $300 mln in funding for Tashkent’s city hall. The funds will be used for large-scale road reconstruction and repair works across the city.

One of the first major projects involves the overhaul of Shota Rustaveli Street. The mayor revealed that 200 kilometres of roads and four new overpasses will also be built or refurbished under the same initiative.

He stressed that from now on, all major construction will follow a comprehensive approach — from facade to facade — to ensure city streets appear modern, clean and cohesive.

«As instructed by the head of state, changes will be made to construction regulations,» Umurzakov said. «All capital repairs in Tashkent must now be carried out from building wall to building wall, not just up to the so-called red line of the road.»

In the past, road repairs often ignored pedestrian areas and adjacent spaces, leaving them poorly maintained. The new method aims to eliminate such neglected areas and create well-planned, unified urban streetscapes.

Shota Rustaveli as the First Street with Central Bus Lanes

This year, city officials unveiled the redesign of Shota Rustaveli Street. Construction was planned for the summer. This will be the first street in the capital with a dedicated central bus lane, replacing the old tram line. Bus stops will be longer to accommodate articulated buses, and the design includes new crossings and traffic lights. All left-hand turns will be removed to streamline flow.

The $300 mln scheme is part of a broader set of projects agreed in November between the Tashkent city government and CSCEC, worth nearly $1 bln in total.

The second project will establish a joint venture to train architects, designers and engineers specialising in road construction.

A third project, valued at $259 mln, will focus on designing and building modern bridges to ease congestion and improve traffic circulation.

In addition, a $440 mln residential complex is also in the pipeline. The new development will feature housing, business centres, schools and shopping areas, adding a modern urban touch to the capital’s evolving skyline.