The bridge in Kurchum, opened on the Bukhtarma reservoir, is the longest in Kazakhstan, 1,316 meters long, and the depest bridge. The bridge connects six districts: Kurchum, Ulken Naryn, Markakol, Katonkaragay, Tarbagatai and Zaysan.
It ensures year-round safe movement of vehicles, giving impetus to the socio-economic development of East Kazakhstan and has a positive impact on the development of the country's transport and logistics industry. In addition, the bridge attracts tourists, offering picturesque views of the surrounding area and the reservoir itself.
