The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, convened a meeting with drivers of heavy trucks, representatives of construction companies, business associations, and individuals conducting activities with large vehicles. The municipal press service reported that the restrictions on movement aim to prevent road damage, protect the environment, and comply with ecological and sanitary norms.
As a result of the meeting, a decision was made to amend the mayoral decree from March 29. The restriction on heavy vehicles weighing over 18 tons on municipal roads in the capital will be effective from June 1 to September 1, from 10:00 to 19:00 when the daytime temperature reaches 28 degrees Celsius.
Exceptions to the temporary restriction include trucks transporting humanitarian aid, food, fuel, lubricants, oversized cargo with special permits, and those involved in road repairs, construction, and public service projects.
The Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the city mayor's office has been tasked to form an interdepartmental group within three days to enhance mechanisms for preserving the city's roads from the impact of heavy vehicles. They are required to submit proposals to the municipality within a month.
The department is also responsible for educating individuals and companies engaged in freight transport within the city on complying with the mayoral decree. Previously, drivers of heavy vehicles protested for increased load capacity and the lifting of daytime entry bans into the city.
In response, the Ministry of Transport referenced government resolution No. 454 of August 8, 2011, in line with the Minsk Agreement, which sets a load limit of up to 10.5 tons on roads for interstate transport within the CIS member states.
