Construction of Poti bridge and access roads of E70 highway

About Project

A new, 8-span, 436-meter-long road bridge is being built over the Rioni river in Poti municipality. The construction of access roads to the bridge is also envisaged within the project. In total, the length of the bridge and access roads is up to 2 km.

The existing road passes through a hydraulic junction, the technical parameters of which cannot ensure the smooth and safe movement of motor vehicles. The newly constructed bridge will solve the problem and enable the safe travel.

Poti bridge construction works started in 2022.

Employment

60 people are employed on the construction of Poti bridge and all of them are citizens of Georgia.

Construction company

The construction works of the project are carried out by the international company MIRBUD-CS.

Funding

The project is funded by the donor organization, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its budget is 60,8 million GEL.

Monitoring

The construction process is supervised by international companies UBM Uluslararasi Birlesmis Musavirler Musavirlik Hizmetleri A.S. and IRD Engineering S.R.L. The supervisory team at the site checks the conformity of the construction materials and performance of the works, conducts the necessary laboratory tests, quality control, checks the compliance of labor and safety during the course of the works, agrees on the construction work methodologies, checks the execution of the work schedules, the volumes of the works performed, studies environmental and social issues. It also prepares monthly reports and approves technical documentation (drawings, engineering reports).

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