Chinese Investment Fuels Major Road Modernization in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent

Uzbekistan’s Tashkent has kicked off an ambitious $300 million initiative aimed at overhauling the city's aging road infrastructure, backed by a significant investment from China.

The project stems from the recently unveiled “Atlas of Solutions,” a five-volume urban planning blueprint presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

The document outlines standardized architectural and development guidelines for both Tashkent and the future city of New Tashkent.

Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov announced that the city had secured $300 million in investment from the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). The funds will be directed toward reconstructing Shota Rustaveli Street, upgrading 200 kilometers of roadway, and building four overpasses throughout the capital.

To support this effort, President Mirziyoyev has called for amendments to current construction legislation. Under the revised approach, roadworks will extend from building façade to building façade, rather than being limited to the roadbed alone - signaling a more comprehensive, modern methodology for urban infrastructure projects.

This initiative forms part of a larger agreement signed in November 2024 between Tashkent authorities and CSCEC, covering four major infrastructure projects valued at nearly $1 billion. The $300 million phase currently underway focuses on full-scale road network upgrades and related infrastructure improvements.

City officials have confirmed that CSCEC will lead the phased reconstruction of 200 kilometers of roads, with this segment alone estimated to cost around $198 million. More than 200 specialists - including surveyors, engineers, and transportation experts - will be involved in bringing the project to life.