Construction works on Khashuri bypass road, within Zemo Osiauri-Chumateleti project, a part of E60 East-West Highway is actively progressing. This year, a 13km four-lane cement-concrete bypass highway will be opened in Khashuri. It is noteworthy that the works, in order to prevent the spread of the new Corona virus, are being carried out pursuant to the special recommendations developed by the Ministry of Health under the direction of the Prime Minister's Interagency Council.

Cement-concrete pavement works and construction of bridge-crossings are on the final stage presently. The construction of the most difficult structures on this section is completed.

A new road will start at the last section of Agara-Zemo Osiauri road and will connect to the existed road at the new interchange of Surami. Khashuri bypass is a part of Zemo Osiauri-Chumateleti road. After completion of the both lots, the road will reach Rikoti Pass. The mentioned road will allow to bypass Khashuri, Surami, Chumateleti from the north and go out at the Rikoti tunnel. It is one of the most difficult sections from engineering point of view. Within the project a four- lane cement-concrete road, 21 bridges, 5 tunnels, reinforced-concrete underpasses, culverts and drainage systems will be constructed.

Zemo Osiauri-Chumateleti section is a part of the country's main transit highway. An operation of this section will boost the capacity of the highway, increase the level of the road safety and reduce travel time. The project will reduce shipping costs and contribute to increasing transit traffic.