Restrictions on vehicle movement in Almaty city center, taking effect on May 9th.
In Almaty, gear up for temporary traffic restrictions during the ceremonial flower-laying event on May 9. This significant event, marking the 80th anniversary of World War II victory, will take place in the 28 Panfilov Heroes Park area, as reported by Liter.kz.
Following the report, expect a traffic lockdown from 7 AM to 12 PM within the area confined by Kunayev Street, Zhіbek Zholy Street, Kazybek Bi Street, and Baribayeva Street. Keep in mind that parking will also be momentarily unavailable within this zone. It's worth noting that Gogol Street will be entirely off-limits from the Central Park of Culture and Rest to Kunayev Street during this time, so no parking spaces along this street.
On the bright side, event organizers offer free shuttle services as a convenience to participants. These services will operate along various routes within the city:
- Dostyk Avenue (between Tole bi Street and Kazybek Bi Street) to Abay Square, then to the Central Stadium;
- Kaldayakov Street (south of Gogol Street) to Halyk Arena;
- Gogol Street (at the intersection with Kunayev Street) to Rayymbek Batyr Avenue / Abylaikhan Street;
- Kunayev Street (between Gogol Street and Kazybek Bi Street) to "Salem" Market;
- Gogol Street (west of Kaldayakov Street) to "Almaty Arena".
To avoid any inconvenience, residents and visitors are encouraged to be mindful of these temporary restrictions while charting their routes. If possible, opt for alternative directions.
Navigating around the event can be a breeze by considering the following tips:
- Anticipate Road Closures: Streets leading to the park may be closed or have limited access.
- Park and Ride Options: Choose designated parking areas outside the event zone and take walkways or public transport to reach the park.
- Alternative Routes: Plan your route using local news updates on road closures and suggested alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.
- Public Transport: Expect Almaty's public transportation system to accommodate event attendees with additional buses or shuttle services.
Keep an eye out for official communications from event organizers or city announcements closer to the event date for specific information on traffic restrictions and shuttle services. Happy navigating, and enjoy the event!
- In the 28 Panfilov Heroes Park area of Almaty, parking will be temporarily unavailable during the May 9 flower-laying event due to traffic restrictions.
- For those attending the event, free shuttle services are available along various routes within the city as an alternative to driving; these include Dostyk Avenue, Kaldayakov Street, Gogol Street, Kunayev Street, and routes to "Salem" Market, Central Stadium, Halyk Arena, Abay Square, "Almaty Arena", and "Salem" Market.
- To avoid any inconvenience, it's advisable to be aware of the temporary restrictions on routes and consider alternative directions, such as park and ride options or local news updates on road closures and suggested alternative routes.
- During the event, Almaty's public transportation system may accommodate attendees with additional buses or shuttle services, providing a possible alternative for transportation within the city.
