China to help Uzbekistan modernize roads with new standards and materials

Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with China to jointly develop unified standards, innovative materials, and digitization in the road sector. The Ministry of Transport noted that this is the first such agreement signed with a developed country.

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According to the ministry, Uzbekistan will collaborate with China to create a unified system of road standards and digitize the innovation process in this field.

A delegation from Uzbekistan's Committee for Roads held a meeting in Tianjin with the leadership of China’s Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute. During a visit to one of China's largest testing laboratories, both sides discussed the joint development of innovative materials for road construction.

As a result of the talks, the two parties signed a cooperation agreement to begin practical work on developing a unified system of road standards, producing innovative materials, and implementing digitization initiatives – marking the first time Uzbekistan has entered such a partnership with a developed foreign country in the road sector.

This marks the beginning of a new era in which modern, innovative materials will be developed and a unified road standards system will be established and digitized in Uzbekistan.

Previously, Committee for Roads Chairman Jamshid Tursunov had stated that road usage norms and standards in Uzbekistan were outdated, leading to inefficient use of funds.

In November, the Tashkent city administration and China's China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) agreed on nearly $1 billion worth of joint projects.

The first project, worth $300 million, involves the reconstruction of Tashkent's road infrastructure. It includes the modernization of roads and related facilities and the involvement of over 200 specialists such as surveyors and transport engineers.

The second project envisions establishing a joint venture to train architects, designers, and engineers in the field of road construction.

The third project focuses on bridge design and construction, with a $259 million contract aimed at developing modern bridges to reduce traffic congestion and improve transport infrastructure.

Additionally, a $440 million modern residential complex is planned. The complex will include housing units, business centers, educational institutions, and commercial areas.

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