Участок республиканской трассы закрыли в Акмолинской области
A major road route in Kazakhstan has been temporarily shut due to severe weather. The Astana – Shchertdy – Pavlodar – Usipenka – Russia border connection closed early on December 22, 2025. Authorities expect to reopen the road later the same day by 15:00 local time.
The closure was announced by the National Company KazAvtoZhol. Officials cited poor weather conditions in the Akmola region as the reason for halting traffic. The decision to shut the route was made on December 23, 2025, though the responsible individual’s name has not been disclosed.
All transport along the affected stretch—from kilometre 16 near Astana to kilometre 200 at the Pavlodar regional border—has been suspended. The shutdown began at 09:30 on December 22, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes until conditions improve. KazAvtoZhol’s press service confirmed the temporary measure, urging motorists to plan journeys accordingly. No further details on the weather’s severity or potential delays have been released.
The road is set to reopen by 15:00 on December 22, 2025, if weather permits. Until then, no vehicles will be allowed on the 184-kilometre section between Astana and the Pavlodar border. Travellers should monitor updates from KazAvtoZhol for further instructions.
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