Part of the E60 highway LOT3 Project. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A newly completed section of Georgia's E60 route opened recently, drawing praise from the country's leadership.
The six-kilometer stretch that opened on Dec 17 is part of the LOT3 project and was built by Hunan Road & Bridge Construction Group, a subsidiary of Hunan Construction Investment Group.
According to Hunan Daily, the entire LOT3 segment, located in southwestern Georgia, is 12 kilometers long.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze speaks at the opening ceremony for the highway. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
European route E60 is a major corridor linking Europe and China and is one of Georgia's most important transport arteries.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the road's opening represents a concrete step toward the country's modernization.
The new route ends an era in which the old highway ran through towns, mixing pedestrians and vehicles and causing severe congestion. Built as a bypass, the route avoids level railway crossings and restores safety and efficiency for locals.
Part of the E60 highway LOT3 Project. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
