The most densely populated section, new road from Japana to Lanchkhuti center will be opened in 2020 within the scope of construction of 18.5 km long Samtredia-Grigoleti road (LOT 2). Currently construction works are actively progressing. 

Samtredia-Grigoleti (Lot 2) project envisages construction of 18.5 km 4-lane asphalt concrete road, 16 bridge crossings, including 3 road interchanges (viaducts), culverts and underpasses.

Project goal is to accommodate increasing traffic flows; ensure safe driving and uninterrupted transit traffic at international road of high intensity throughout the country.

Lot 2 section of Samtredia-Grigoleti road will pass through Lanchkhuti city and the following villages of Lanchkhuti municipality: Japana, Kviani, Nigoiti and Kvemo Shukhuti. 

Contractual value of the project amounts to GEL 254 MIO. About 400 people are employed at works.

Works are ongoing at Lots I and IV of Samtredia-Grigoleti road, but at Lot III, whereon contract is terminated for default of the contractor, preparation of bidding documentation and negotiations with donor organizations for retendering are in progress.