20.07.2023

On July 20, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the creative work carried out in Tashkent.

In recent years, high-rise buildings have been erected in the Tashkent city complex. Currently, a large shopping center is being built near the Pakhtakor metro station.

The President inspected the conditions for the movement of pedestrians and cars. Considering that traffic will only increase in the future, the need to build an overpass at the intersection of Botir Zokirov and Navoiy streets and improve traffic comfort was emphasized.

Moreover, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Navoiy, Oybek, Nukus streets, got acquainted with the state of street infrastructure, conversed with people.

Thereupon, the Head of State inspected the construction of another important facility - an overpass near the international airport of Tashkent. In order to improve convenience and increase capacity, the bridge will be expanded by building an additional platform. Its length will be 650 meters, width - 30 meters. Arrivals and exits will eliminate the need for a U-turn and facilitate the use of the interchange.

The President examined the construction process, pointed out the need for greening the surrounding area, planting decorative trees.

Today, active creative work is being carried out in Yashnabad district. In this regard, green zones are of current importance. Thus, there is Elbek Park between Abdulla Kadyri Street and the Small Ring Road. Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave the instructions on the preservation of this park and the expansion of conditions for the recreation of the population.

The construction of the airport "Tashkent-Vostochny" was also visited.

The total area of the airport will be 693 hectares. According to the project, it will have a 4-kilometer runway, modern terminals, hangars and aprons. The airport will be equipped with modern radio engineering and meteorological equipment of ICAO III-A class, which will ensure takeoff and landing even in adverse weather conditions.

Today, a runway and a VIP terminal building have been erected here. The President inspected these facilities, gave instructions on financing the next stages of construction, revising the appearance of the terminal and conditions for receiving delegations.