Tashkent Roads See 1.5 Million Vehicles on 8 September

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A total of 1,508,610 vehicles travelled on Tashkent’s roads over the course of 8 September. The capital’s Traffic Management Centre continues to monitor traffic intensity, road congestion and public transport operations in real time.

The heaviest traffic was recorded during peak hours. From 07:00 to 08:00, 307,072 vehicles travelled on the capital’s roads, while between 17:00 and 18:00 the figure reached 319,583.

During the morning rush hour, from 08:00 to 09:00, congestion reached seven points at two intersections: Nukus Street–Bobur Street and Nukus Street–A. Kahhar Street.

Congestion exceeded seven points at another seven intersections. These included Bektemir Avenue; Nukus Street–Fergana Yuli; Sh. Rustaveli Street–Gavhar Street; Tashkent Ring Road–Charbog; Tashkent Ring Road–Choshtepa; Small Ring Road–Sarykul; and Parkent Street–M. Ulugbek Street.

To stabilize traffic at the busiest locations, traffic light operating modes were adjusted, including extending green-light times in certain directions. Traffic police officers were also deployed at some intersections to help regulate traffic.

Roadworks also affected the traffic situation. Municipal organizations carried out work on 12 streets in the capital: Osh, Mukimi, Shurtepa, Uchtepa, Bogishamol, Chukursay, Al-Khwarizmi, A. Kahhar, M. Yusuf, M. Ulugbek, Khonzodabegim and the Small Ring Road. The works partially restricted traffic on the carriageway.

Public transport handled a significant passenger flow on 8 September. A total of 1,668 buses operating on 170 routes made 21,799 trips and carried 1,479,199 passengers. The Tashkent Metro served 1,037,544 passengers during the day.

Traffic Safety Service officers also continued monitoring compliance with traffic regulations. On 8 September, 11 cases of vehicles travelling on pedestrian paths, 10 parking violations and 24 stopping violations were recorded.

Drivers are urged not to leave vehicles on or in front of pedestrian paths, give way to pedestrians at designated crossings, avoid occupying bus stops and refrain from using the dedicated “A” lane for public transport. Motorists are also reminded not to obstruct buses as they enter or leave stops.

As part of efforts to upgrade the capital’s road infrastructure, 10 km of road markings and 27 pedestrian crossings were renewed during the day.

The Traffic Management Centre recommends that motorists plan their routes in advance, taking traffic conditions into account, and choose alternative routes when necessary.