Enhanced highway and span structure for smoother traffic flow and boosted regional linkage
The Roads Department of Georgia's Ministry of Infrastructure is currently undertaking a significant transport infrastructure project, aimed at improving connections between the regions of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Shida Kartli, and Kvemo Kartli.
The project, fully funded by the state at a cost of GEL 20 million, involves the rehabilitation of a 2.9 km stretch of the Ksani-Saskhori road and the construction of a new 389-meter bridge over the Mtkvari River. This initiative will create the shortest route linking the three regions via the Nichbisi-Didgori corridor.
The new road and bridge are expected to offer a strategic bypass for regional transit, easing traffic flow on the heavily congested East–West Highway segment near Tbilisi. This improvement is anticipated to significantly improve logistics, mobility, and access for small businesses in the area, providing an alternative to the current Kanda-Ksani road.
Economically, the project targets stimulating activity in Ksani, a local industrial center, by enhancing regional connectivity and supporting the operations of small businesses. The better infrastructure should facilitate smoother transportation of goods and people, contributing to the vitality of the region’s economy.
In summary, the project's status is active with clear infrastructure upgrades in progress. The aim is to improve traffic flow, boost regional economic activity, and support small businesses through improved connectivity and logistics. The project is expected to bring positive changes to the regions of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Shida Kartli, and Kvemo Kartli, making transportation more efficient and stimulating economic growth in the area.
[1] Source: Ministry of Infrastructure, Georgia [2] Source: Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB)
- This infrastructure project in Georgia, funded by the state, will not only improve transportation between Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Shida Kartli, and Kvemo Kartli, but it will also potentially stimulate activity in Ksani, a local industrial center, by enhancing regional connectivity, thus invigorating the finance sector as small businesses may benefit from improved logistics and accessibility.
- The new road and bridge being constructed as part of the Roads Department's project will offer a strategic bypass for regional transit, reducing traffic congestion on the East–West Highway near Tbilisi, and facilitating the movement of goods and people, thereby contributing to the finance sector by boosting economic growth in the targeted regions and potentially benefiting the industry sector through improved transportation infrastructures.
