Kazakhstan commissions the country’s longest highway tunnel

Kazakhstan commissioned today the country’s longest highway tunnel in Turkistan region. The two-way tunnel is 840 m long, 11 m wide and 8 m high, Kazinform News Agency reports.

Highway tunnel
Photo credit: Transport Ministry

Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Satzhan Ablaliyev took part in the solemn opening ceremony.

Highway tunnel
Photo credit: Transport Ministry

Video surveillance and fire protection systems were installed inside the tunnel to monitor the situation online.

Highway tunnel
Photo credit: Transport Ministry

A road repair point, a gas station, helicopter pads and shopping areas were built near the tunnel for the convenience of drivers and passengers.

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