Hello CRCulver. Thank you for reaching out. My changeset (https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/153250742) was made after FUZZY_42’s modifications (https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/152999693), and it was intended to minimize data regressions in that part of Samarkand. For instance, there was a missing oneway tag in one section of the carriageway (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1294770590) and a few highway features were crossing another (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/109922766). Hopefully that answers your question.

Thank you for updating this area and keeping me informed! I will defer to your edits.
ChromeLotus.