Streets in Astana and Almaty under cover: topics discussed
In the bustling cities of Almaty and Nur-Sultan, residents and visitors alike are seeking up-to-date information on traffic and roadwork updates, as well as insights into the growing popularity of Chinese cars. Here's a roundup of the latest news and developments in both cities.
Nur-Sultan
Currently, scheduled runway closures at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport from September 1 to October 31, 2025, may indirectly affect traffic around the airport area due to infrastructure maintenance and improvements[2][3]. However, no explicit road restrictions or broader traffic updates have been reported.
On a more local note, Buhar Zhirau Street will be closed for asphalt laying work from August 20 to 31. Traffic on this section will be organized in one direction, first from Al-Farabi Avenue towards Mangilik El Avenue, then from Zhosy Khan Street towards Al-Farabi Avenue.
Almaty
For those seeking information on temporary road restrictions in Almaty, no current data is available. However, repair work on a section of Zharoqova Street is planned, though specific dates have yet to be announced.
In the meantime, Chinese cars are increasingly popular in Kazakhstan's market, making it worthwhile for potential buyers to read about them before making a purchase. In the city, a section of the road from Al-Farabi Avenue to Khodzhanov Street will be closed from 08:00 on August 20 to 06:00 on August 21, followed by another closure on the section from Khodzhanov Street to Utepov Street from 08:00 on August 21 to 06:00 on August 22.
For those seeking real-time road and traffic updates, the website Roads Almaty Nur-Sultan has set up automatic geolocation for comment authors' convenience. The Terms of Service for the website require users to enter an email and a password, with the password being at least 6 characters long.
Whether you're interested in traffic updates, Chinese cars, or city news, staying informed is key. For the most precise and up-to-date information, local government websites or city traffic departments for Almaty and Nur-Sultan would typically publish traffic alerts and roadwork updates, which are not included in the current search. Always consult official city transport authorities or local news portals for the latest information.
