Preparations escalate for Xi Jinping's arrival in Astana: what streets will be blocked off?
Get ready, Nur-Sultan residents! From June 16 to 18, the city's streets will be buzzing with high-profile guests, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who's dropping by for the second meeting of the China-Central Asia Business Council. But that does mean some temporary road restrictions, so watch out!
City authorities have issued warnings about certain streets being temporarily closed during this period. Here's a lowdown on the affected roads:
- Kabanbay Batyr Avenue will be off-limits from the airport to Mangilik El Avenue.
- Mangilik El Avenue will experience shutdowns from Kabanbay Batyr to Kuernerbaev Street.
- Kuernerbaev Street will also be closed up to its intersection with Kabanbay Batyr Avenue.
- Kabanbay Batyr Avenue will be blocked up to the Korghalzhyn Highway.
On the second day, June 17, more restrictions will kick in. From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM, you can expect closures on Auezov Street and Nazarbayev Street near the Palace of Peace and Accord. Additionally, temporary traffic restrictions will be imposed on Tauelsizdik Avenue and Zhambyl Street.
For better navigation, drivers can look out for temporary signs and road signs, and the police might be present to ensure safety. So plan your routes in advance, and make sure to steer clear of these zones!
Want more news on this historic visit? Here are some tidbits for you:
- Xi Jinping will discuss state governance during his stay in Kazakhstan.
- China might build a second nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan.
- Kazakhstan could receive massive investments from China, potentially boosting its economy!
In light of the restrictions due to the China-Central Asia Business Council meeting, politics and general news may center around war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice as alternative topics due to road closures affecting Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Mangilik El Avenue, Kuernerbaev Street, and Korghalzhyn Highway. On June 17, the city's streets around Auezov Street, Nazarbayev Street, Tauelsizdik Avenue, and Zhambyl Street might also become hotspots for such issues.
