In Tashkent, a 1.2 km section of the BRT lane on Shahrisabz Street has been put into operation
A 1.2 km section of the BRT lane has been launched on Shahrisabz Street in Tashkent
The first phase of the BRT lane on Shahrisabz Street has been put into operation in Tashkent. This phase covers a 1.2-kilometer section from the roundabout intersection where Shahrisabz, Mirobod, and Shota Rustaveli streets meet to the intersection with Amir Temur Avenue.
As part of the project, not only was the asphalt pavement of the road renewed, but the road's sub-base was also completely reconstructed, taking into account the regular movement and constant load of high-capacity buses. In some areas, excavation work was carried out to a depth of more than 2 meters, the existing base was removed, and the road foundation was reshaped.
To reduce soil moisture, soil displacement, and the subsequent risk of subsidence, a geotextile layer was laid. Then, a 35-centimeter-thick sand-gravel mixture, an M-75 grade reinforcing layer, a 9-centimeter-thick coarse-grained asphalt-concrete layer, and a 5-centimeter-thick SMA-20 (stone mastic asphalt) as the final pavement were laid.
As part of the BRT infrastructure, 6 new bus stops were built, and a dedicated lane for public transport was established. The lane was physically separated from the general traffic flow by curbs. This is intended to help buses operate with less dependence on traffic congestion and ensure the stability of headways.
During the construction work, traffic was not completely stopped. The work was carried out in phases on the central lanes, while the movement of vehicles was maintained on the outer right lanes in both directions of the street.
This 1.2-kilometer section is the first phase of establishing the BRT infrastructure on Shahrisabz Street. Under the overall project, it is planned to establish a BRT lane on nearly 3 kilometers of the street.
In the initial phase, BRT routes with a total length of 16.2 kilometers are scheduled to be established on Shahrisabz, Amir Temur, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Yangi Sergeli streets.