How EIB-financed East–West road projects in Georgiaimpact local communities
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Mariam Patsatsia
In 2021, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved EUR 106.7 million in financing for two major road infrastructure projects – Algeti–Sadakhlo and Rustavi–Red Bridge – covering over 60 kilometres of highway upgrades in southern Georgia. Both projects are individual sections of the East–West Highway, Georgia’s main road artery, which forms part of the international E60 Highway. Aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and regional connectivity, the projects are part of the EIB’s broader EUR 1 billion investment package in Georgia’s transport sector. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2025.
