Modern technologies may be introduced in the field of road management in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This was announced by the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan following recent negotiations with representatives from South Korea. Among the technologies planned are the construction of the Tashkent–Andijan highway as a toll road and the implementation of smart systems for traffic management.
On June 6, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, Ilhomjon Abdug‘afarov, held a meeting with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea, Pak Sangwu, and the head of Korea Expressway Corporation, Ham Jingyu. The meeting discussed strengthening cooperation in the transport sector and developing road infrastructure.
The parties paid special attention to the possibilities of applying Korean technologies in Uzbekistan. These technologies include highway management systems, smart traffic lights, and AI-based traffic monitoring.
South Korea expressed its readiness to participate in the Tashkent–Andijan toll road project on a public-private partnership basis. Korea Expressway Corporation offered its smart payment systems, traffic monitoring sensors, and other digital solutions.
According to the Korean side, these technologies will contribute to making road traffic safe and efficient. The Tashkent–Andijan expressway project has been developed with the assistance of the World Bank and has a length of 314 kilometers.
The new road will reduce travel time between cities from five hours to three hours. According to experts' calculations, this road will increase Uzbekistan's gross domestic product by 2.6 percent and reduce the number of road traffic accidents by 40 percent.
An international tender for construction was announced in January 2025, and so far, more than 30 major companies have expressed interest in participating. The deadline for submitting applications for participation in the tender has recently been extended to June 21, and companies can ask questions regarding the terms until June 6.
The project envisions not only road construction but also the implementation of modern management systems. For example, smart traffic lights will manage traffic flow based on density, and monitoring systems will track road conditions in real-time.
This enhances safety and convenience for drivers. Additionally, South Korea is offering training programs for specialists to work effectively with new technologies.
In South Korea, the smart payment system allows drivers to automatically read vehicle information without stopping at toll booths. This helps reduce congestion and save time.
Implementing this system in Uzbekistan will also serve to organize road traffic more efficiently.
