In Bostanlik district, a unique infrastructure project unprecedented in Uzbekistan was implemented in the capital region. This was reported by Upl.uz.
For the first time in the country's history, an underground pedestrian passage was constructed in a record short time. All construction work in the congested area of the “Bektamir-Chirchiq-G‘azalkent-Charvak” highway lasted only 48 hours.
According to official information provided by the Road Committee, construction began at 6:00 AM on August 20. Exactly two days later, at 6:00 AM on August 22, traffic was fully restored and the main structure of the pedestrian passage was ready for use.
Previously, such work usually took two to three months. However, this time the duration was significantly reduced due to the use of modular construction technology.
Instead of traditional concrete pouring, precast reinforced concrete structures prepared at the factory were used. The work process was carefully planned, divided into several stages, and these were carried out simultaneously.
Several specialized work teams operated in continuous shifts, ensuring uninterrupted progress. Currently, the main construction and installation work has been fully completed.
In the coming days, final tasks such as lighting installation, fence mounting, and ramp construction will be carried out. According to the contractor organization, traffic will not be closed again during this phase and the work will be completed in a short time.
This project is being conducted as an experiment. It aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a new method on the strategically important road leading to the Charvak recreational area, which experiences high traffic loads during the summer season.
Previous construction methods took several months and caused significant inconvenience for citizens and businesses, including long queues and slowed traffic. If the pilot project is deemed successful in terms of speed, quality, and economic efficiency, the Road Committee will consider expanding this technology.
Implementing this method nationwide could accelerate and improve the modernization of road infrastructure, making the process faster, more efficient, and less disruptive to the transport system. The modular construction method, as applied in Tashkent region, is known worldwide as “ABC” (Accelerated Bridge Construction).
In the USA, in 2017, this technology was used to completely renew a bridge on the I-84 highway in Connecticut over a weekend. This prevented months-long traffic stoppages typical of traditional methods.
