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Inauguration of Obigarm-Nurobod Road in Tajikistan Enhances Regional Trade and Integration

Strategic Insights

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The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, has officially inaugurated the first two sections of the Obigarm-Nurobod road, a 75-kilometer strategic route supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The road is part of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridors 2, 3, and 5, aimed at boosting regional trade and integration. The Obigarm-Nurobod road connects the capital with several districts, facilitating trade between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, and improving regional transit.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Obigarm-Nurobod road is a strategic 75-kilometer route connecting the capital to several districts in Tajikistan, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
  • The road is part of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridors 2, 3, and 5, aimed at boosting regional trade and integration.
  • The project reflects multi-donor cooperation, with financing from ADB, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the OPEC Fund.
  • The road has been built to third-class technical standards, with a width of 12 meters, and includes three tunnels and 14 bridges spanning a total of approximately 1,150 meters.
  • The upgrade of the road has enhanced local infrastructure, facilitated traffic flow, and strengthened connections between Rogun and surrounding regions.
  • The road serves as a vital lifeline for thousands of residents, providing safer access to jobs, hospitals, schools, and markets.
  • The road's construction has overcome natural obstacles, including rockfalls, icy roads, landslides, and other hazards, limiting socio-economic development in the region and imposing significant obstacles for local residents.

Statistics:

  • 75 km: length of the Obigarm-Nurobod road
  • 12 meters: width of the road
  • 1,150 meters: total length of tunnels and bridges
  • 11 km: asphalted section from the Rogun-Obigarm junction to the center of Rogun city
  • 14 bridges: built as part of the road's upgrade
  • 3 tunnels: constructed to overcome natural obstacles
  • Ongoing: multi-donor cooperation for the road's construction, including ADB, AIIB, EBRD, and OPEC Fund

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • ADB report via Trend News Agency

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