News about TRAFFIC
Odd and even day driving: Kazakhstan studies China's experience
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of limiting car movement based on odd and even days to improve the ecological situation
12 March 09:46
Yogurt truck overturns in Mangystau, driver gives away surviving cargo
Tengrinews.kz – A truck carrying yogurt overturned in the Mangystau region, after which the driver handed out the remaining undamaged products
15 December 2025 16:16
100 accidents in Astana this morning: police appeal to drivers
Tengrinews.kz – A heavy snowfall has hit Astana, creating hazardous road conditions. According to the Astana police, 93 accidents have already
08 December 2025 18:27
Kazakhstan may introduce points-based penalties and mandatory retesting for traffic violators
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is considering a new points-based system for traffic offences that would send repeat violators to mandatory driver’s
01 December 2025 18:29
“All-red” phase introduced: Astana updates traffic light timing at key intersections
Tengrinews.kz – Astana has adjusted the operating mode of traffic lights at seven intersections, introducing a four-second all-red phase to
25 November 2025 08:23
Almaty administration targets traffic jams with new class schedule proposal
Tengrinews.kz – Almaty’s city administration has suggested introducing staggered start times for university classes in a bid to ease morning
11 September 2025 17:12
Traffic restrictions in Astana ahead of Kazakhstan-Wales match
Tengrinews.kz – Traffic in Astana will be restricted around the Astana Arena during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Kazakhstan and
04 September 2025 13:43
New work schedule introduced in Astana starting September 15
Tengrinews.kz - From September 15, several organizations in Astana will begin operating under a new work schedule. The decision aims to ease
03 September 2025 17:41
School’s back, traffic’s back: what’s happening on the roads of Almaty and Astana
Tengrinews.kz – With the start of the new school year, chaos has returned to the roads of Almaty and Astana.
03 September 2025 12:05
New mandatory subject may be introduced in Kazakhstan’s schools
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has proposed making road safety lessons a separate mandatory subject in the
27 August 2025 14:51
“Where are you?”: Dangerous TikTok trend spotted on car bumpers in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A new and bizarre TikTok trend has emerged in Kazakhstan: drivers across several cities have been spotted with the phrase “Where
25 August 2025 11:36
Roadworks to restrict traffic in Astana
Tengrinews.kz – Drivers in Astana are being advised to prepare for temporary traffic restrictions at the intersection of Zhumabaev Avenue and
19 July 2025 18:59
Capital Day concert in Astana: traffic restrictions announced
Tengrinews.kz – As Astana prepares to celebrate Capital Day on July 6, city officials have announced temporary traffic restrictions around Astana
05 July 2025 19:03
Major shift proposed: Authorities consider changing work hours in Astana
Tengrinews.kz - Authorities in Astana are considering adjusting the start times for certain organizations in an effort to ease traffic congestion
09 June 2025 19:01
Four injured in bus and car collision in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - A traffic accident involving a passenger bus and a car occurred in Almaty, according to the city’s police department.
23 May 2025 11:27
Counterterrorism drills scheduled at Karaganda airport
Tengrinews.kz – Counterterrorism response drills will be held at the Karaganda airport on Thursday, May 22.
22 May 2025 10:34
Part of Tauyelsizdik Avenue in Astana to be closed due to road repairs
Tengrinews.kz – According to the Akimat, a section of Tauyelsizdik Avenue will be closed for medium-level repairs.
14 May 2025 17:58
Kazakhstan to narrow roads in effort to prevent traffic accidents
Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan is introducing a new approach to preventing road accidents. A method of narrowing
23 April 2025 12:47
Crane damages power lines, causing traffic jam in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - A crane truck driver damaged the electrical wires of a trolleybus depot in Almaty, as a result of which ten vehicles were damaged.
03 April 2025 17:26
Will Astana shorten working hours? Maslikhat responds
Tengrinews.kz - Astana Maslikhat Chairman Tabigat Zeinulkabden has addressed the possibility of shortening working hours in the capital.
19 March 2025 16:04