Time capsule laying ceremony. Photo: 24.kg
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tomenku-Chuy international highway border crossing complex on the border with Kazakhstan was held in the village of Kamyshanovka, located in the Sokuluk district of Kyrgyzstan's Chuy Region. The facility will feature modern screening systems designed to expedite border crossings and reduce congestion, according to a report by Kabar citing the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan.
Spanning 33.06 hectares, the new 24/7 complex will process passenger traffic, personal vehicles, and commercial freight in both directions. The project includes eight traffic lanes, 12 passport control booths, and automated electronic gates for rapid document verification. Plans also call for administrative and operational buildings, dedicated vehicle inspection areas, staging lots, and critical utility infrastructure.
Speaking at the time capsule laying ceremony, Daniyar Satimov, Chairman of Kyrgyzstan's State Border Service, described the development as one of the country's major infrastructure initiatives. He noted that the complex will deliver enhanced comfort for travelers, streamline cargo transit, and bolster border security. Officials also anticipate that upgrading the checkpoint will slash wait times and stimulate bilateral trade between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Funded by Kyrgyzstan's national budget, the project has a 24-month construction timeline, placing its scheduled completion in November 2028. Total project costs have not been disclosed.
ℹ️ In August 2025, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan signed a protocol updating the operational status of several checkpoints along their shared frontier. Under the agreement, the Kamyshanovka road checkpoint was renamed Tomenku-Chuy and designated as a 24/7 international crossing point. The Kichi-Kapka checkpoint received a similar international designation. Kyrgyz authorities held planning meetings at the Tomenku-Chuy site as early as July 2026, making this groundbreaking ceremony the formal start of facility construction rather than the initial phase of the broader project.
