Preparation to winter is underway at Qamchiq pass
02/11/2014 13:05
Preparation to winter is underway at Qamchiq pass
02/11/2014 13:05
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Works on preparation of Qamchiq pass, including A-373 automobile road and its vital objects, to 2014-2015 season are underway, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan said.
Qamchiq pass is one of the longest in Central Asia. Citizens of three regions of Ferghana Valley and tourists pass it each day. It is also fastest and most convenient way to deliver food and other cargo to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and other Central Asian states. The pass is always busy, including in summer and winter.
Automobile road A-373, which passes through Qamchiq, is one of the most difficult parts of the road of Qamchiq pass, especially in winter period. The road is vital for life of population of Ferghana Valley and neighboring states.
In line with the decree of the Government of Uzbekistan, Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Interior Affairs, Uzavtoyol and Republican Road Fund under the Ministry of Finance organized works on ensuring sustainable operation of automobile road A-373 in winter period of 2014-2015.
All engineering and special equipments were prepared to exploitation in winter conditions. They are fully ready and distributed among road posts.
To ensure safety of traffic, 13 byroads and 7 places of temporary parking were cleaned, the ministry said.
On the initiative of VISATA GROUP, over 900 barriers, designed to protect from snow avalanches were installed.
In order to ensure life support at emergency situations of population, living near Qamchiq pass, as well as passengers and drivers, transporting cargoes, the state bodies carried out inspections of 5 catering sites in Ahangaran, 5 in Angren and 4 in Pap.
Tashkent and Namangan regional administrations are planning to create food reserves and equipped with electronic devices, dishes and beddings at 15 road posts, which will create favourable conditions for drivers and passengers.
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