Rehabilitation of Dushanbe–Chanak (Uzbek border), including construction of the Shahristan and Dusty (Maikhura) tunnels
Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Sector: Transportation
Source of funding: USD 281.1 mln - China, USD 14.8 mln - Tajikistan
Total cost: USD 295.9 mln
Implementer (contractor/ operator): China Road and Bridge Corporation
Start (of construction): 2006
Planned completion: 2013
INVESTORS SUMMARY
Both the governments of China and Tajikistan invest in this project, although China contributes significantly more than Tajikistan.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The primary goal of the project is to improve the road infrastructure between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It is now used for trade promotion within the Silk Road Economic Belt. The project signals the framework project between the two governments of China and Tajikistan. Dates from August 30, 2009, the 147.64km highway was divided into three stages. The completion of Dushanbe-Kulma highway has greatly facilitated residents to travel along the line and provided strong support for the rapid economic growth in Tajikistan.
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