Within the framework of the new Kakheti Highway Construction Project, the bidding for construction of Tbilisi-Sagarejo section has been announced by the Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure.

A 35.2 km 4-lane asphalt-concrete road will be built on the Tbilisi-Sagarejo section, which is characterized by high traffic intensity. Highway construction will be financed by the State Budget. As for the design, highly qualified Austrian and American companies carried out the design of the Tbilisi-Sagarejo highway with the financial support of World Bank. Bidding for construction of Tbilisi-Sagarejo section was announced for 3lots.

On the basis of the engineering and financial analysis carried out by the Roads Department of Georgia, road construction is divided into lots in such a way that the local companies will be able to participate in bidding independently, as well as ensure high competition. Bid for construction of Lot 1(Vaziani bypass) will be conducted in accordance with the public procurement procedures and Georgian companies can participate in it independently. As a result of the next two large-scale lots (Vaziani-Sagarejo and Sagarejo Bypass road), free international procurement, particularly World Banks’s rules, is used for the procurement of works. In conditions of high competition, the best company will be selected. A FIDIC-type construction contract will be signed with the winner company. However, Georgian companies will be able to participate in the bid as Joint Ventures.  

Tbilisi-Sagarejo section is part of the main highway from Tbilisi to Kakheti, as well as the transit corridor connecting to the north-western region of Azerbaijan. The traffic intensity on this section has significantly increased.  An existing road passes through such densely populated villages and cities as Vaziani, Sartichala, Ninotsminda and Sagarejo. The construction of a new road will significantly improve traffic safety and expressively reduce the travel time on this section. The project will support the development of agriculture and tourism in Kakheti region and increase the competitiveness of transit corridor though Georgia.