Georgia has re-announced international tenders for the construction of the Rustavi–Red Bridge and Algeti–Sadakhlo highway sections, a major infrastructure project linking routes toward the borders with Azerbaijan and Armenia.
According to Report's local bureau, the project is divided into four sections: Rustavi–Algeti (Lot I), Algeti–Red Bridge (Lot II), Algeti–Arphalo (Lot III), and Arphalo–Sadakhlo (Lot IV).
Officials say the highway is a key component of the East–West and North–South international transport corridors and will connect Georgia's road infrastructure with the borders of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
The project involves construction of a 61.2-kilometre, four-lane concrete highway built to international road safety standards, including street lighting systems, 26 bridges, and 11 interchanges.
Financing will be provided through a loan from the European Investment Bank alongside Georgia"s state budget. Design work has been carried out by a Dutch engineering company with support from the World Bank.