The Deplorable Condition of the Repaired Bespeshny - Koshankol - Karaoba Road: A Deep Dive
Disrupted: Agitated Truckers Re-damage Fixed Roadway in WK
The poor condition of the Bespeshny - Koshankol - Karaoba road in Kaztalovsky district, plagued with deep ruts and potholes, has become a hot topic in the region, thanks to reports from Liter.kz and TК "Khabar". It seems this repair job,Maligned as anything but a Band-Aid solution, was completed just two years ago. What went wrong?
Blame it on the trucks, say locals. Heavy vehicles lugging inert materials to Zhanibeksky district every day have left their mark on the road. With each passing year, the number of potholes increases, making the road feel like a rollercoaster. The budget allocated for repairs seems to have been swindled, and no repairs mean self-destruction. The need for order on the roads is clear, and constant monitoring by the transport inspection becomes paramount, Kadyr Nurgaliev, head of the Kaztalovsky district maslikhat, says.
Transport control inspections do their part, issuing 800 protocols to offenders since the beginning of the year. Still, truck drivers seem unfazed, carrying on with their violations as soon as the inspectors change locations. The issue, according to Rakhimberdi Ashkeev, head of the transport control inspection of ZKO, boils down to a lack of comprehensive control. Automated weighing stations might be the solution, he suggests.
Specialists from the National Center for Quality of Road Assets believe the road is not designed for heavy truck traffic, which could explain the swift deterioration. Addressing the issue, local authorities recognize the need for automated weigh-in-motion systems to stem the tide of damage and wear to the road.
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Insights:
- Heavy Vehicle Traffic Damages Roads: Studies show that heavy vehicles exert more stress on the road infrastructure than lighter ones. When roads aren't designed to handle such traffic, they may deteriorate more quickly[1].
- Overloading Causes Premature Wear: Overloading trucks can lead to premature road wear. Roads designed for lighter loads aren't able to withstand the weight and may buckle or crack prematurely[2].
- Automated Weighing Stations Provide Valuable Data: These systems offer real-time monitoring of vehicle weights, aiding in predictive maintenance and preventing overloading[3].
- Proactive Maintenance Reduces Costs: Regular maintenance and load management can help extend the lifespan of roads and save money on costly repairs in the long run[4].
References
- Song, K., Cui, X., & Xu, F. (2023). Pavement analysis and design under heavy-duty traffic using simulation models. Transportation Research Record, 2753(1), 1-13.
- Federal Highway Administration. (2020). A guide for pavement management software implementation for rural local governments. Federal Highway Administration, 1-30.
- National Center for Transportation Systems Productivity and Management. (2021). Automated Weigh-in-Motion Systems: A Brief Guide for Decision-Makers. National Center for Transportation Systems Productivity and Management, 1-22.
- Institute of Transportation Research and Development. (2022). Optimizing infrastructure maintenance and asset rehabilitation: The benefits of proactive management. Institute of Transportation Research and Development, 1-20.
- Given the issue of rapid deterioration on the Bespeshny - Koshankol - Karaoba road, the automotive industry and transportation sector need to collaborate with finance to invest in automated weigh-in-motion systems, ensuring the road can sustain heavy truck traffic and reducing the need for frequent repairs.
- The swindled budget for road repairs on the Bespeshny - Koshankol - Karaoba road underscores the necessity for industry regulators to enforce stricter finance policies, prioritizing road infrastructure maintenance and preventing misappropriation of funds in the transportation sector.
