Uzbekistan, March 10 -- Uzbekistan has taken a significant step toward building the Tashkent-Andijan toll road, a major infrastructure project supported by the World Bank. This 314-kilometer expressway will serve as a key transportation route, connecting the Fergana Valley, home to over 10.5 million people, with the capital. Once completed, it will reduce travel time between Tashkent and Andijan from 5 to 3 hours, boost GDP by 2.6%, and lower traffic accidents by 40%. More details are in the following report.

The Cabinet of Ministers has been tasked with preparing and approving the feasibility study for the project. An international tender has been announced, attracting interest from many reputable foreign companies. The project concept...