New road bridge connecting Vashlijvari and Dighomi Village officially opened

A new road bridge spanning the Dighmura River on Tetri Duqani Street has officially opened, fully restoring vehicular traffic between the Vashlijvari district and the Dighomi Village.

Funded at 4 million GEL, the project replaced a structurally compromised crossing with a modern, reinforced concrete bridge built to current safety standards.

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Irakli Bendeliani, inspected the completed infrastructure project on Monday.

“Another major infrastructure initiative has been delivered in the capital. This is not merely a rehabilitation project; the existing crossing was entirely dismantled and replaced with a fully modernised structure. We have incorporated pedestrian pavements, which were absent from the previous structure, along with modern street lighting and clear road markings. The bridge is fully operational as of today,” Kaladze said.

“While residents experienced temporary travel disruptions during the construction phase, motorists and pedestrians now have access to a safe, durable crossing,” the Mayor added.

Tbilisi City Hall’s Infrastructure Development Department also oversaw the installation of stormwater drainage, the burying of overhead cables, and the addition of protective steel guardrails.

The crossing serves as a vital transport link between Vashlijvari and Dighmi village. The former 64-metre steel bridge had deteriorated significantly in recent years, posing serious safety risks to daily commuters.