Kyrgyzstan has begun the installation of bridge spans across the Naryn River to establish a heavy-load transport corridor for the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric project. Construction teams have finished concrete support pillars and started mounting steel structures, which will provide the primary access route to the river’s right bank.
The 200-meter bridge is designed with a load capacity of 400 tonnes – a specification required for the movement of heavy machinery and oversized construction components. The 11-meter-wide crossing is being built using a longitudinal launching method, where steel segments are assembled on the riverbank and moved into position by hydraulic jacks.
The steel components for the bridge were manufactured in China and underwent inspection by regulatory authorities before delivery. To date, 40 meters of the structure have been assembled, with 26 meters currently suspended over the water. A specialized team of 24 personnel is managing the installation process.
Development of the bridge and surrounding transport infrastructure is a prerequisite for the main construction phase of the 1,860 MW plant. Kambarata-1 is expected to become one of the largest power generation facilities in Central Asia. Completion of the crossing will enable full-scale excavation and concrete works to begin at the primary dam site.
