Road to Tusheti highland region to be modernised in $34 mln project

The automobile road leading to north-eastern Georgia’s picturesque and remote Tusheti highland region is set to be rehabilitated and modernised to make travel easier and safer for both visitors and farmers. 

The Ministry of Infrastructure of Georgia announced on Thursday that the project will completed gradually in 2025 and ₾100 million ($34mln) will be spent on it.

The road safety improvement project of the 72 km Pshaveli-Abano-Omalo road, that starts from the village of Pshaveli and ends at the territory of the village Lechuri in the Kakheti region of Georgia will be implemented by the Roads Department of Georgia.

This is the only connecting road to Omalo village and tourist places in Tusheti. Accordingly, the road is used for agricultural as well as for tourist purposes.

Watch the video published by Kristjan Utsal on Youtube that shows Tusheti road trip.

The Ministry of Infrastructure said that the project is divided into eight sections. The tender has already been announced for the road traffic safety improvement works of the first 13.5 km section of the road. In August, the tender will be announced for the works of another 14.7 km section. 

The Ministry of Infrastructure said that the road that goes through the Abano pass at 2,950 metres above sea level, was built in the 60s and 70s of the last century. 

The road is narrow and landslides often develop. Due to the difficult terrain and meteorological conditions, traffic on the road is possible for about four-five months of the year", the Ministry said.

The road to Tusheti is considered as one of the most dangerous roads in the world.