Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze spoke about infrastructural projects in Georgia, including the East-West Highway.
According to the PM, a total of 90 km of highways would be built this year. He said the number is “more than that achieved by the previous Government in nine years”.
The PM emphasised the Government’s focus on developing the transit function of the country due to “new geopolitical opportunities” and added “special attention” would be given to the development of relevant infrastructure, particularly highways.
"Over the past 4.5 months, significant progress has been made in opening new road sections. Specifically, 36 km of roads has been completed in Rikoti, 89 bridges have been constructed and 50 tunnels have been carved," Kobakhidze said.
He noted that in April, the Zestaponi bypass was opened, while the Batumi bypass construction is in its final phase, with all 5 tunnels already excavated and 20 bridges built.
"Additionally, the unique 9-km Kobi-Kvesheti tunnel was completed and opened in April. Work is also underway to finish the remaining sections of the Khulo-Zarzma road and improvements are being made to all sections of the Baghdati-Abastumni road," Kobakhidze said.
The PM added his Government would present a new four-year plan for further development of highways in the fall.
