Only 7 out of 14 lanes at the Upper Larsi checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian border are working currently because of road repair. As a result a huge line of 700 heavy trucks has formed, ARKA reports with reference to Russian media.
According to report, the repair will be completed in three days.
In June 2023, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) said it will invest approximately $150 million in a $200 million project to upgrade the Upper Larsi checkpoint to enhance transport, logistics and roadside infrastructure.
The Upper Lars border crossing is currently the sole land route for Armenia facilitating trade and economic connections with other EEU member states. The checkpoint also handles passenger and cargo traffic between Belarus, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey, which has seen substantial growth over the past year.
The project will improve border crossing conditions for drivers and passengers by establishing secure parking areas and improved service infrastructure.
These improvements are expected to significantly reduce border crossing times and enhance road safety along this important transport corridor, particularly during the winter months when adverse weather conditions can lead to substantial traffic congestion.
