Batumi Bypass Highway officially opens

15:07, 11.10.2024

The 14-kilometer, two-way Batumi Bypass Highway, featuring 20 bridges and five tunnels, has officially opened.

Constructed in full accordance with international safety standards, the highway is equipped with modern lighting systems and provides connections to adjacent villages.

The primary purpose of the highway is to reduce transit traffic in the city and enhance the living and recreational conditions in Batumi.

This bypass is part of the West-East European route (E70), which begins in Spain, traverses eight countries, and ends in Poti. This international corridor plays a crucial role in trade relations, tourism, and cultural connections.

The construction of the Batumi Bypass Highway was made possible through loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with additional funding from the state budget. The total cost of the project amounted to GEL 330 million.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

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