Repair of the 23-kilometer Kutikol-Zharma-Kuylys-Zhaisanbay road in the Aktobe region has been ongoing since 2021, and the road is still not open to traffic, reports infohub.kz.

The issue was raised at a meeting of residents of the village of Kutikol. Locals complained that the repair of the road connecting the village with the district center has dragged on for several years.

According to them, about half of the planned work has been completed, but this year construction has virtually stalled.

"As representatives of the contractor company say, the customer, represented by the akimat of the Irgiz district, has not transferred the necessary funds. The district akimat says there is no money to transfer," residents said.

They note that the condition of the road affects not only transport accessibility of Kutikol, but also the connection with the district center for residents of the villages of Zharma, Kuylys, and Zhaisanbay. Locals use this road to get to medical and educational institutions.

The Department of Passenger Transport and Highways of the Aktobe region reported that the repair project was approved in 2021.

In 2022, 267 million tenge were allocated for medium repairs of the road. The contractor was LLP "Abai-B", but the company failed to fulfill its contractual obligations. Subsequently, the allocated funds were returned through court.

Since 2023, work was temporarily suspended. In 2024, the project was adjusted, after which 900 million tenge were allocated for two sections of the road. In 2025, these funds were fully utilized.

The akimat reported that in 2026 it is planned to accept the acts of completed work and transfer another 100 million tenge.

"In 2025, work was carried out to prepare and level the roadbed, and the necessary building materials were procured. This year, it is planned to complete the work on the construction of shoulders and the laying of asphalt concrete pavement," the akimat of the Aktobe region said.

To continue the repair, a contract has been signed with LLP "Tulkibas Zholdary". The authorities claim that funding is provided in full, and money will be transferred as work is completed and confirmed.

The necessary building materials have already been prepared at the asphalt concrete plant in the village of Karabutak, Aitekebi district.

The authorities promise to complete the repair of all 23 kilometers of the road by the end of 2026.