Stuck in a predicament: Almaty's mayor sheds light on the issue of buses being trapped in fresh asphalt
In the heart of Almaty's Auezov District, a section of Yasawi Street has become the talk of the town after a portion of newly laid asphalt collapsed this morning. The incident, which has been captured in videos circulating on social media, is currently under investigation to determine its causes.
According to reports from Akipress, the incident occurred on the Yasawi-Dastan stretch, below Abay, where heavy rainfall is believed to have washed out the trenches of the subscriber networks and weakened the soil base on Yasawi Street.
The incident has left two passenger buses trapped, adding to the urgency of the situation. The contractor organization 'SpetsKommunStroy' was responsible for constructing 2.8 km of sewage networks on Yasawi Street, a project that began on July 10.
The Akimat, Almaty's city administration, has stated that the project's technical supervision confirmed all work was carried out in accordance with the project's norms and requirements. However, it is not ruled out that the subsidence occurred due to improper soil compaction.
In light of the incident, a request has been sent to the authorized body for urban planning control to assess the quality of the work done. Repair work is ongoing at the collapse site, with completion planned by September 18. The affected area covers approximately 100 square meters.
The Akimat is conducting an investigation to clarify the causes of the asphalt collapse. It is worth noting that the contract for the construction work on Yasawi Street was awarded to the company that carried out the repairs before the asphalt collapse, but the specific company's name is not provided in the available information.
An investigation has been launched into the incident, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. The safety and well-being of the city's residents remain the top priority for the Akimat.
