Almaty: automatic weigh-and-dimension arches installed at city entrances — concrete works through end of November

Automated measuring stations are being installed at the entrances to Almaty to check and record truck weight and dimensions around the clock without human involvement. Almaty.news reported this on 10 November 2026, citing Olzhas Akhmetov, head of the road network development department.

According to him, the road surface at each station is being replaced with concrete — 100 m before and 100 m after the arch. The resurfacing will continue until the end of November, depending on the weather.

It was reported in October that reversible traffic would be introduced on sections of the Kuldzha and Ili highways at the city entrances while the weigh-and-dimension system is installed, expected until 19 November.

The Kuldzha highway is the main road entrance to Almaty from Khorgos. For heavy and oversized moves this is one more point where vehicle parameters are recorded automatically, so mass, axle loads and dimensions must match the special permit exactly. Gateway Logistics operates 45 t / 5-axle and 90 t / 10-axle lowbeds and 145 m³ road-trains, planning load layout and route to the permit in advance.

Source: Almaty.news, 10 November 2026.