Uzbekistan
07/08/2025
Speed Limit on M39 Highway in Surkhandarya May Be Raised to 130 km/h
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Certain sections of the international M39 highway in Surkhandarya region may soon allow a speed limit of up to 130 km/h, according to a report by the Surkhandarya TV channel.
The decision to potentially increase the speed limit was made following a video conference chaired by the President of Uzbekistan. The meeting focused on enhancing road safety, reducing traffic congestion, and modernizing infrastructure.
To implement the President’s directives, a working group was formed and tasked with inspecting the M39 segment running from Termez to Boysun. Based on the inspection, the following speed limits have been proposed:
- 1315–1324 km (Okrabot settlement): 90 km/h
- 1324–1326 km (Shifobuloq mahalla): 70 km/h
- 1337–1349 km: 100 km/h
- 1374–1400 km (Sherabad district): 130 km/h
To ensure road safety on the 1321–1391 km section of the highway, the following measures are planned:
- Installation of concrete barriers on 7 kilometers of hazardous curves
- Replacement of 475 damaged road signs
- Installation of 1,800 new signs at 20 accident-prone locations
- Renewal of road markings along the 1315–1400 km stretch
- Repair of road surface and fixing defects on six bridges
Once all the upgrades are completed, the road will be reassessed. If it meets the required standards, the 130 km/h speed limit will be officially implemented.
