A new 8-kilometer, four-lane section of the Samtredia–Grigoleti expressway has been opened to traffic, significantly improving connectivity along one of Georgia’s main transport corridors. The newly operational Lanchkhuti–Lesa segment is now accessible to all vehicles.
Georgia’s Ministry of Infrastructure stated that the opened section includes three parallel bridges and two transport interchanges serving Lanchkhuti and Lesa. These infrastructure elements are designed to enhance traffic flow and safety along the route.
The Samtredia–Grigoleti highway is a 52-kilometer international-standard motorway being constructed in four separate sections. At present, the second and fourth sections are fully operational while construction continues on the first section. Works are also actively in progress on the remaining six kilometers of the third, 12-kilometer-long, section.
The Ministry reports that construction on the third section has progressed substantially, with stone columns and drainage layers already completed. Road surfacing and bridge construction are currently in progress.
The third section of the expressway passes through the Guria region and bypasses the populated areas of Lanchkhuti city and the villages of Gvimbalairi, Kvemo Chibati and Nigoeti. Once fully completed, the motorway is expected to increase transport capacity, improve road safety and ensure uninterrupted transit connectivity of international importance.
Construction of the third section is being financed through a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) along with state co-financing. The total funding allocated for this section amounts to GEL 324.6 million.
