Bid proposals were opened for construction of Ubisa-Shorapani
Bid proposals were opened for construction of Ubisa-Shorapani
21 August, 2018 10:28:15

Proposals submitted by interested companies have been opened at the international bidding announced for construction of Ubisa-Shorapani section of Rikoti Pass road. A total of 8 companies submitted bid proposals. At the next stage, submitted proposals will be reviewed, and the winner company will be revealed in consultation with the donor organization.

Construction of 4-lane and 13 km cement concrete road, 27 bridges and 18 tunnels is planned on Ubisa-Shorapani section. Construction works are financed by the European Investment Bank. This project is unprecedented in Georgia in terms of complexity and scale of works.

It is noteworthy that Rikoti pass section is one of the most important parts of E60 East-West Highway. Development of East-West Highway represents the largest component of large-scale infrastructure projects planned within spatial arrangement of the country.

The main goal of modernization program of principal roads is to improve E60-E70 East-West highway, creation of appropriate road infrastructure for increased transit transportation, which gives a significant and growing contribution to GDP. Economic development will be ensured and economic conditions of each citizen will be improved.

In sum, construction of 51.6 km road is planned on Rikoti Pass, which includes 96 bridges and 53 tunnels. Modernization of Rikoti Pass section is very important in terms of development of road network and ensuring compliance with modern standards. Modernization of Rikoti will promote an increase of highway conductivity and transit turnover as well as increased traffic safety level of vehicles and reduced travel time.

Construction of Rikoti Pass section will be divided into 4 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.

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