Kyrgyz Republic’s roadways total 34,000 km, including 140 km expressways, 22,600 km of paved roads, and 7,700 km of unpaved roads. Most of freight and passenger transport is by road. The surface condition of these roads varies from fair to poor. Road condition is one of the worst among CIS countries. Much of the country is mountainous and many routes involve steep grades and mountain passes. Winter conditions from late October through to April can result in snow, ice, avalanches and fog. Damage to roads due to an earthquake or landslide could severely affect transportation of supplies various regions. Secondary roads are in poor condition and local knowledge is essential before dispatching any supplies along such routes. The main roads such as the Bishkek to Osh are open all year round but include several high passes that are subject to winter conditions. Axle load limitation is 8 ton/per axle in the country and for all neighboring countries. This limitation is applied for all vehicle types.

Construction of the Phase 1 and 2 of the North-South alternative road was planned until 2019, but has been extended until 2023.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Distance Matrix

Travel Time Matrix

Road Security

Road security in Kyrgyzstan is good.

 

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Weighbridges are widely used in Kyrgyzstan in-country transport operations. Private weighbridges are available for commercial purposes at private warehouses and depots in the capital and Osh City.

Currently there is an 8 MT limitation per axle set by the Government all over the country. 

Road Class and Surface Conditions

Road Construction/Maintenance

The reconstruction of the Osh – Batken – Isfana road is in progress. The asphalt is being laid on part from Samarkandek – Isfana.

For more information, please see the following link: 4.1 Kyrgyzstan Government Contact List

Road Classification

Road Inventory

International Corridors

Osh – Irkeshtam (route from People's Republic of China)

This corridor provides the only direct connection between the Ferghana Valley region of Kyrgyzstan, and south western portion of the Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of PRC. This route has high passes that are frequently blocked by drifting snow, which can cause road closures for several days. The road is also prone to erosion from the flooding during the spring thaw. (ADB report)

Bishkek – Torugart (route from People's Republic of China)

This is an important regional route linking the People's Republic of China (PRC) to Central Asia and Europe on what was once part of the Silk Road. Reconstruction of this road already completed and operational without any interruption. Some short-time closure may happen due to heavy snow.

Bishkek – Taraz (Kazakstan)

This route connects the Chui, Osh and Jalal-Abad provinces with Kazakhstan. This route is open all year round but may be blocked by heavy snowfalls in winter.

Osh – Isfana (Kyrgyz – Uzbek/Tajik border)

Main connection road between southern city of Osh to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan border in the southern region of Kyrgyzstan. Road is operational round year.

Saritash – Karamik (Kyrgyz-Tajik border)

Connecting south of Kyrgyzstan with border city of Karamik. Road is operational round year.

Main domestic road corridors

Kyrgyzstan highways connect main cities from the north to the south. Mainly 1 Lane/side roads are accessible round year, except during heavy weather conditions (snowfall, avalanches and etc.)

Bishkek – Osh

Bishkek – Osh, distancing 672 km is main highway used between capital city of Bishkek and southern capital city of Osh. Road is accessible round year by all types of vehicles. Operation could be stopped up to one day due to heavy snowfall. About 6000 vehicles/trucks crossing this road a day.

Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart (China border)

The 539-km Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road is a significant national and international highway in Kyrgyzstan that connects the southern part of the country with northern region. The road connects with neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan, China and the Karakoram Highway with Pakistan. The road was constructed in 1930 during the former Soviet Union period. The route includes 48 bridges, nine underpasses and one aqueduct. The road reconstruction was completed in 2015.

Osh-Batken-Isfana (Tajik border)

The road runs south-west from Osh, and then westwards from Kyzyl-Kiya to Koktala village, which is located very close to the border with Uzbekistan. Soon after that, at km 108.6, the first detour around Uzbekistan territory was constructed.

The Osh – Isfana road has, so far, not been given an international identification. One of reasons for this road to be included in the Asian Highway network is that it can form an alternative route to AH7 through the Fergana valley to Tajikistan (Hudjant).

Road Corridor Assessment

Kyrgyzstan highways connect main cities from the north to the south. Mainly 1 lane/side roads are accessible round year, except during heavy weather conditions (snowfall, avalanches and etc).