27-kilometre-long section opens at Rikoti Pass

14:42, 28.10.2023

A 27-kilometre-long section opened for traffic movement today at the Rikoti Pass of international significance (connecting east and west Georgia).

According to the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, the 4-line road section starts from Khevi village of the Kharagauli municipality and ends at the Shorapani settlement of the Zestaphoni municipality.

The constructed sector comprises 65 bridges and 38 tunnels. It reduces travel time across the Rikoti Pass by 25 minutes.

The 52-kilometre-long road construction at the Rikoti Pass has been going since 2019. The project also includes the construction of 97 bridges and 51 tunnels.

Over 10,000 people, 70% of them Georgian citizens are employed in the construction works. The total value of the project financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ABD) is GEL 2.6 billion. The works are expected to be completed in 2024.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

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