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Repair work in Kolbaev tunnel on Too-Ashuu pass completed

Patching work in the Kolbaev tunnel on Too-Ashuu pass has been completed. There are no restrictions for vehicles. Press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported.

«Traffic restrictions were introduced in the tunnel from July 7 to July 9, as well as from July 15 to July 17 in connection with work to replace a burned-out electrical cable and restore the ventilation system. Repair and restoration work to prepare for the autumn-winter period was carried out from July 22 to July 27, as well as from July 29 to August 7, 2022. Other road repairs are expected in the near future. Drivers will be informed about traffic restrictions in advance,» the ministry said.

A Lexus 470 SUV caught fire on July 5 at the entrance to the tunnel. There were two people in the vehicle. They were not injured. Due to the road accident, the electrical cable burned out in the tunnel.

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