Medium repairs have been completed on 40 kilometres of road between Izimbet village and the city of Emba in Aktobe Region. The upgraded section is open to traffic.
The road had long drawn complaints from local residents and drivers. Damaged pavement and numerous potholes had made travel difficult.
The KZ04-02 Kandyagash–Emba–Shalkar–Irgiz highway, which has republican status, was built in 1960–1970. It is 401 kilometres long.