A 49-km Toll Road Between Khiva and Urgench to Be Built in Khorezm

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In Khorezm region, plans have been announced to construct a 49-kilometer toll road connecting the cities of Khiva and Urgench, according to the press service of the Khiva hokimiyat.

The new route will serve as an alternative to the existing Khiva Highway (D215) and aims to modernize the region’s transport system, creating a contemporary road infrastructure that meets international standards.

According to the project, the road will begin at the intersection of Elobod and Nurli Hayot streets in Khiva, near the railway station, and run to Urgench Airport, bypassing the regional center from the south and east.

The opening of the toll road is expected to simplify automobile traffic, reduce travel time between the cities, enhance road safety, and accelerate the transportation of goods and passengers. Additionally, the project is anticipated to boost the investment appeal of Khorezm region.

The initiative was presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a meeting on January 14 focused on the development of tourism, transport, and social infrastructure. During the discussion, plans for constructing a railway branch connecting the station to Urgench Airport were also announced.