Roads Department says negative statements about Rikoti pass aim at instilling public fear

19:37, 10.08.2023

Roads Department Head Giorgi Tsereteli slammed the “latest negative statements” made by different political groups or individuals on the safety at the Rikoti Pass (connecting east and west Georgia), saying this aims to “cause tension and anxiety in society.”

According to Giorgi Tsereteli, works are ongoing as per the project and will be completed in due time.

“International organizations fund the Rikoti Pass project – the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank – and they have selected it. These donor organizations reviewed the project and issued a positive conclusion.

Many specialists and experts from Great Britain, Australia and Italians participated. All contractors were selected in line with the donor organizations set rules,” he said.

The Roads Department Head also denied the information that contractor Chinese companies are sanctioned or any corruptive deal was made during the road construction.

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.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

Society

Giorgi Tsereteli

Rikoti Pass