Bidding was announced on construction of Ubisa-Shorapani section of Rikoti pass road. The deadline for submission of bids is August 20.

A 4-lane cement concrete road with a length of 13 km, 27 bridges and 18 tunnels will be constructed on Ubisa-Shorapani section. Construction works are financed by the European Investment Bank.

In sum, construction of 51.6 km road is planned on Rikoti Pass, which included 96 bridges and 53 tunnels. Chumateleti-Argveta section is part of E60 Highway and represents one of the most difficult sections.

Modernization of Rikoti pass section (Chumateleti-Argveta) is very important for development of road network and for compliance with modern standards. Modernization of Rikoti will promote an increase of highway capacity and transit turnover as well as increased traffic safety level and reduced travel time.

Construction of Rikoti pass section is divided into four sections: Chumateleti-Khevi section (section I) 11.7 km, Khevi-Ubisa section (section II) 12.2 km, Ubisa-Shorapani section (section III) 13 km, Shorapani-Argveta section (section IV) 14.7 km.

Detailed information on Ubisa-Shorapani bidding is available at the following link: http://www.georoad.ge/?lang=geo&act=tenders&func=menu&uid=1530686965.

The expected period for implementation of the project is considered from December 2018 to December 2021.