Construction of a 1.2-kilometer BRT section is nearing completion in Tashkent.

A 1.2-kilometer BRT section is nearing completion in Tashkent.

Construction of a dedicated 1.2-kilometer BRT bus lane is underway on Shahrisabz Street in Tashkent. According to the Tashkent Traffic Management Center, construction and repairs on this section are scheduled to be completed by August 31, 2026, after which the road will be open to traffic.

This project involves the creation of a dedicated public transport lane, physically separated from the main roadway by curbs. Large buses will regularly use this lane, and the road base is being reconstructed to accommodate the constant, intense traffic.

During the work, soil is being excavated to a depth of more than two meters. Construction workers are also addressing issues related to soil conditions and moisture exposure. Geotextiles are being used to improve the stability of the base and protect its upper layers from moisture.

This design is expected to prevent water accumulation under the roadway, reduce the risk of soil displacement and subsidence, and provide a foundation capable of supporting the regular movement of heavy buses. This is expected to reduce the likelihood of pavement deformation and subsidence.

The road structure design takes into account the technical parameters and weight of buses operating in Tashkent, the number of daily trips on this route, and the constant load on the road.

Five bus stops compliant with BRT standards are planned for this section. The dedicated lane will be isolated from the general traffic flow, preventing buses from entering the general roadway and other vehicles from entering the bus lane.

Preparation and reinforcement of the road base, as well as the installation of BRT infrastructure, are currently ongoing on Shakhrisabz Street.

This section will be the first stage of the BRT project on Shakhrisabz Street. Further expansion of the dedicated lane is planned for subsequent stages.