President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Uzbekistan Ovozi Street in the heart of the capital on Thursday to review the results of its total reconstruction completed in 2025, the presidential press service said.
A 2.1 km thoroughfare, stretching from the green zone near Hotel Uzbekistan to Ecopark, was narrowed to one lane in each direction and repaved with stone. The project introduced raised pedestrian crossings, wider sidewalks, new landscaping with trees and shrubs, benches, and waste bins, as well as refreshed building facades.
The project was designed by the Russian firms City Makers and Ludi Architects—the latter of which was also responsible for the renovation of the Republican Children's Library located on the same street. For the first time, the total cost of the project was revealed: 40 billion soums.
During the visit, the president was also briefed on plans to expand tourist-centric streets across the city. This year, officials aim to set up 18 new tourism hubs, launching 500 retail and service outlets and creating up to 7,000 jobs.
In 2025, 26 streets transitioned to 24/7 operations, supported by a 540 billion soum investment. As a result, 1,103 new facilities were opened, and 315 existing businesses shifted to round-the-clock service.
Reportedly, these changes have yielded significant economic benefits. Daily foot traffic on these streets surged from 80,000 to 200,000 people, securing employment for 6,000 individuals.
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