Astana Akim Zhenis Kassymbek spoke about the second phase of the light rail transit (LRT) system, the city administration reports. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Since the launch of the "Tarlan Astana" light rail transit system, passenger traffic has reached nearly 11.5 million.
"We are carrying out work on the second phase of the project aimed at further developing the capital's transport infrastructure in parallel," said Zhenis Kassymbek.
Construction work is underway in several directions.
Direction to the city of Kosshy
On the direction to the city of Kosshy, construction and installation work is underway on supports, overpass structures and stations. Currently, 294 supports (97%) have been installed and 385 overpass structures (73%) have been assembled. By the end of the year, it is planned to complete concreting at stations No. 401, 402 and 403. A total of three stations are planned for construction in this direction.
Direction to the Zhagalau residential area
On the direction to the Zhagalau residential area, eight stations are planned for construction under the project. "Currently, work is underway to install fencing, as well as to relocate and reinstall utility networks in order to begin construction and installation work," said the akim.
Direction towards the Astana-1 railway station
On the direction towards the Astana-1 railway station, nine stations are planned for construction, including interchange station No. 201. Along Syganak Avenue (on the section between Kabanbay Batyr and Turan avenues), work is underway to build the interchange hub of stations No. 201/301. On the section between Kazakh Radio Street and Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, concreting of two supports has been completed. Work is also underway to install piles and beams. On other sections, preparations are being made for upcoming construction and installation work.