Kyrgyzstan has launched construction of a new international road border crossing point, Tomonku-Chuy, on its state border with Kazakhstan, in a project aimed at improving transport connectivity and speeding up cross-border traffic.

The facility is being built in the village of Kamyshanovka, Sokuluk district, in Kyrgyzstan's Chuy region, Qazinform News Agency reports.

Speaking at the capsule-laying ceremony, Chairman of Kyrgyzstan's State Border Service Daniyar Satimov said the project was designed to meet citizens' needs and strengthen transport links between the two neighbouring countries.

He described the facility as one of Kyrgyzstan's major infrastructure projects, emphasizing that it would provide modern and comfortable conditions for people crossing the border, improve vehicle traffic and facilitate cargo transportation.

According to the State Border Service, the new complex will cover 33.06 hectares and operate around the clock, handling passengers, vehicles and cargo in both directions.

The project envisages the construction of eight vehicle traffic lanes and 12 passport control booths. Automated E-gate systems will also be installed to speed up passport checks and simplify border procedures.

The complex will additionally include administrative and service buildings, vehicle inspection facilities, parking and holding areas, engineering infrastructure and facilities for border personnel.

Once completed, the new crossing is expected to make border procedures faster, safer and more convenient while improving working conditions for border service employees.

Construction is scheduled to take two years.