Metro station Gotsiridze opens after renovation

As part of the rehabilitation works of the station, the interior and exterior were renovated, including passenger boarding platforms and the vestibule of the station, as well as rooms for employees and power systems, Kaladze noted. Photo via Tbilisi City Hall

Agenda.ge, 18 Mar 2023 - 14:29, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Gotsiridze station of Tbilisi Metro opens and resumes operation starting Saturday, after the completion of rehabilitation and renovation works, the Tbilisi City Hall announced on Friday.

Photo via Tbilisi City Hall

The renovated metro station was inspected by Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze before the opening. The Mayor apologised to the public for the extended rehabilitation works, explaining the City Hall had to change contractor companies as they could not fulfil their obligations under the contract.

Photo via Tbilisi City Hall

As part of the rehabilitation works of the station, the interior and exterior were renovated, including passenger boarding platforms and the vestibule of the station, as well as rooms for employees and power systems, Kaladze noted.

Photo via Tbilisi City Hall

He added the station was adapted for people with disabilities by installing two elevators and arranging special tactile paths.

The station was closed in February 2021. The project budget amounted to ₾4.7 million (about $1.8).