Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A total of 1,469,748 vehicles traveled on Tashkent's roads on 11 September. Three traffic accidents were recorded in the capital that day, injuring three people. No fatal accidents or cases involving particularly serious bodily injuries were reported, according to the Tashkent City Traffic Management Center.
During the morning rush hour, from 07:00 to 08:00, 282,548 vehicles were on the roads. In the evening, from 18:00 to 19:00, the figure reached 311,151.
On 11 September, 1,667 buses operated 20,865 services across 170 routes and carried 1,415,315 passengers. The Tashkent Metro served 1,011,258 passengers. The highest passenger traffic was recorded at Chilanzar, Buyuk ipak yuli, Beruni, Chinor and Almazar stations.
From 08:00 to 09:00, congestion reached seven points at the Sagban-Karakamysh and Nukus-A. Kahhar intersections. Congestion exceeded seven points at eight other intersections.
In the evening, from 18:00 to 19:00, congestion of more than seven points was observed at 10 intersections, including Fergana yuli, Choshtepa-Sh. Rustaveli, Gavhar-Sh. Rustaveli, Nukus-A. Kahhar, Sagban-Karakamysh, Tashkent Ring Road-Charbag and Tashkent Ring Road-Choshtepa.
To stabilize traffic flows, specialists adjusted traffic light operating schedules and extended green-light durations in certain directions. Traffic regulation was also supported by officers of the Road Safety Service.
Municipal utility organizations carried out work on Moykurgan, Glinka, Karasu, A. Temur, Uzumbog and Karasaray streets on 11 September. The work partially affected traffic.
That day, Road Safety Service officers recorded nine cases of driving on pedestrian paths, 15 parking violations, 32 stopping violations and 11 instances of using the dedicated “A” lane. In addition, 18 cases of pedestrians crossing the road at unauthorized locations were recorded.
Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance, taking traffic congestion into account; avoid stopping on or before pedestrian crossings; give way to pedestrians; keep bus stops clear; and refrain from using the dedicated “A” lane.
