V phase of bypass highway opened in Almetievsk

A section of bypass highway today has been put into operation in Almetievsk. Acting RT President Ildar Khalikov took part in an official ceremony. Deputy of RF State Duma Foat Komarov, RT Minister of transport and road facilities Lenar Safin, Head of Almetievsk region Rishat Abubakirov also attended the ceremony.

Construction of this road started in 2000 but commissioning was delayed due to the shifting funding. Finally 413 mln roubles were channeled by the republican budget in 2008, 2010 and 2011 years. Thus, the planned construction of the two traffic lanes was finished.

The highway section stretches for 5,87 km, the traffic is currently opened on the two lanes. Total cost of the V phase was more than 500 mln roubles. The building owner is GKU “Tatavtodortrans”, the designer- TatNIPIneft institute, the contractor - JSC “SMP -Neftegas”.

Acting RT President Ildar Khalikov marked many objects are being now constructed in republic including kindergartens, houses, sport centres, but new roads make people happy above all. He reminded as well that Almetievsk is a leader among Russian cities by the level of automobilization and faces the utmost need for new highways.

Ildar Khalikov thanked builders for the quality of implemented work, notably Deputy of RF State Duma and shareholder of JSC “SMP -Neftegas” Foat Komarov for his company carried out works during an uneasy period spending their own funds, however using advanced construction technologies.

Ildar Khalikov appreciated as well the contribution of Tatneft company into construction and improvement of a new highway.

In conclusion, acting RT President presented state awards to builders and afterwards honorable guests cut a symbolic ribbon thus opening the traffic.