KNTECH Powers 600km Ashgabat-Turkmenabat Highway Project as Third Phase Nears Full Completion

KNTECH Powers 600km Ashgabat-Turkmenabat Highway Project as Third Phase Nears Full Completion

As one of Turkmenistan's largest transportation infrastructure initiatives connecting the capital Ashgabat with the eastern city of Turkmenabat, the 600-kilometer Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway is entering its final stage of construction. KNTECH has been awarded and successfully delivered the SOS alarm communication system and PAGA broadcasting system for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project, covering approximately 600 kilometers of the highway. Currently, KNTECH's engineering project department is actively engaged in consultation, design, and on-site inspection for the third phase, providing technical support for the project's full completion.

The Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway is one of Turkmenistan's most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years, designed to revive transport and economic ties along the ancient Silk Road. The project was implemented in three stages: the Ashgabat–Tejen section (203 km) opened in October 2021; the Tejen–Mary section (109 km) was completed in April 2024; and the third and final phase—the Mary–Turkmenabat section (288 km)—has recently been finalized.

With the completion of the third phase, the 600-kilometer highway is now fully open to traffic. The road features a high-standard six-lane dual carriageway design with a width of 34.5 meters, equipped with advanced road service and traffic management systems that meet international highway standards. The highway was constructed by "Turkmenavtoyollary" Joint Stock Company, a consortium of Turkmenistan's domestic enterprises, with funding from government loans.

As the core supplier of the highway's communication and broadcasting systems, KNTECH deployed a VoIP-based emergency call system, integrated with IP PBX switches and an SNMP unified network management platform, to establish a stable and efficient emergency dispatch framework. The system supports core functionalities including broadcasting, call queuing, call forwarding, forced call release, monitoring recording, and map-based positioning. It also enables remote online management, upgrades, and configuration of all SOS terminal devices along the route, providing a solid technical foundation for the highway's efficient operation and safety assurance.

The full opening of this highway is regarded as a key step for Turkmenistan to enhance the throughput of its national road network and improve the quality and efficiency of logistics services. It significantly strengthens the country's role as an international transport and transit hub, and is expected to expand trade and economic relations with neighboring states located along the Great Silk Road, fostering regional connectivity and development.