A queue of as many as 280 trucks formed at the Syrym checkpoint on the Russian border in Western Kazakhstan, according to the press service of Kazavtozhol, the national highway management operator. The situation drew attention as customs and border controls were reported to be moving slowly, creating a significant backlog on the route.
Officials noted a congestion of heavy trucks along the Samara-Shymkent corridor. The delay, they said, stems from the challenging operations at the border control point, where several processes require careful coordination and strict checks.
TheKazavtozhol update stated that about 280 trucks were queued, with drivers waiting for clearance and often facing extended hold times. This accumulation echoed broader concerns about border efficiency and its impact on regional freight movements.
Drivers stuck in the traffic reported that the wait could stretch over multiple days. Many advised travelers to consider alternate, less congested routes around the checkpoint when possible to minimize disruption to schedules.
Earlier, the Dennik news portal reported a similar situation at the Vyshne-Niemecke – Uzhgorod checkpoint at the Slovakia-Ukraine border, noting that hundreds of trucks were accumulating there as well. The report highlighted how border bottlenecks can quickly shift and affect cross-border supply chains across different points of entry.
There was also prior reporting in Kazakhstan about congestion along the Russian border, underscoring recurring delays in the corridor that connects major regional hubs with neighboring markets.