Bishkek, July 9, 2026. /Kabar/. The Kok-Art toll booth has been launched on the North-South alternative highway.
According to Kyrgyz ministry of transport and communications, the booth is located at the 318th kilometer of the highway.
"Payment is made only in a non-cash manner. Drivers can make payments using QR codes, bank cards and other electronic payment methods," the report says.
Toll prices:
- Category M1 (passenger cars): for local vehicles - 100 soms, for foreign and transit vehicles - 200 soms.
- Category M2 (minibuses up to 5 tons): for local vehicles - 250 soms, for foreign and transit vehicles - 1,000 soms.
- Category N2/T5 (trucks up to 3.5 tons and tractors): for local vehicles - 250 soms, for foreign and transit vehicles - 1,000 soms.
- Category M3/N2 (buses and trucks from 3.5 to 12 tons): for local vehicles - 500 soms, for foreign and transit vehicles - 1,500 soms.
- Category N3 (trucks over 12 tons): for local vehicles - 700 soms, for foreign and transit vehicles - 3,000 soms.
- Categories N3O3, T4/2, N3O4 (large heavy trucks and trailers): 1,000 soms for local vehicles, 5,000 soms for foreign and transit vehicles.
As a reminder, the North-South alternative highway is one of Kyrgyzstan's most important strategic routes. The Kok-Art tunnel, part of it, is the longest road tunnel in the country, measuring 3,890 meters.
It is also noted that the toll plaza has eight lanes, ensuring unimpeded vehicle flow. This will increase throughput and prevent traffic congestion.