Maya Tskitishvili:builders of Samtredia-Grigoleti road were given a warning

Maya Tskitishvili:builders of Samtredia-Grigoleti road were given a warning

Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia Maya Tskitishvili, Deputy Ministers and the Governor in Guria inspected ongoing construction works of Samtredia-Grigoleti road on-site. At this stage, bidding procedures of remaining works are ongoing on the first section of Samtredia-Grigoleti, regarding the second and fourth sections – works are ongoing, however, behind the plan-schedule. Contractor organizations were warned against shortcomings made, which shall be corrected in the nearest future. For now, arrangement works of the embankment, asphalt concrete pavement and construction works of bridges are ongoing on the second section of Samtredia-Grigoleti road. Monitoring of existing settlements is ongoing in parallel mode. Regarding the 4th section, arrangement of the embankment and construction of bridges and highways is underway. Moreover, transportation of additional materials for acceleration of settlements takes place.
It is noteworthy, that the problem raised in local residents due to construction of the road is eradicated on Lot II of Samtredia-Grigoleti, temporary cattle passes were arranged, and population will have possibility to use these temporary passes until completion of the project. “Unfortunately, Samtredia-Grigoleti is one of the most problematic projects. We are actively producing construction monitoring; contractor organizations were given appropriate warnings and references to the quality and schedule of construction works. Some sections of the road are under observation and, by the time the geological survey process is completed, we will be able to continue works. Unfortunately, this project was postponed several times; the plan considered for this section in the budget was not fulfilled this year; due to objective reasons, the delay will still be expected. We are dependent on road conditions, so-called settlements, and we will be able to continue works based on this process. Today, works are underway where it is possible. We will actively continue works in order to ensure the road of high quality, which is in compliance with international standards” – declared Mrs. Maya Tskitishvili. 
Samtredia-Grigoleti road represents a 51.5 km section of East-West international highway. Construction of the first 11.5 km section envisages construction of 4-lane asphalt concrete road, 8 bridge crossings and 27 artificial structures. Section I of Samtredia-Grigoleti will pass through the town of Samtredia, the following villages of Samtredia and Abasha municipalities: Tolebi, Gormaghala, Pirveli Maisi and Gautskinari. Construction project of Samtredia-Grigoleti 2nd section envisages construction of 18.5 km and 4-lane asphalt concrete road, 9 bridge crossings, 3 interchanges and 76 box culverts. The second section of Samtredia-Grigoleti road will pass through the town of Lanchkhuti in Guria region and the following villages of Lanchkhuti municipality: Japana, Kviani, Nigoiti and Kvemo Shukhuti. 
The project of the 3rd section (12 km) of Samtredia-Grigoleti road envisages construction of 4-lane asphalt concrete road, 6 bridge crossings, 2 interchanges, cattle and field passes. This road section will pass through the town of Lanchkhuti in Guria region and villages of Lanchkhuti municipality. 
Under the construction project of the 4th section of Samtredia-Grigoleti, the following is envisaged: construction of 4-lane asphalt concrete road of new alignment on 9.5 km section, 2 parallel viaducts, 1 interchange, 42 reinforced concrete underpasses and culvert. The 4th section passes through the territory of Lanchkhuti district, namely, in the north of villages Khazhalia and Akhalsopeli, crosses certain part of the village Supsa in the north and is connected to the existing Samtredia-Lanchkhuti-Grigoleti road located at the end of this village.