POLITICS
Foreign diplomats and military representatives view construction progress of Barda-Aghdam railway line and highway
Aghdam, August 16, AZERTAC
As part of their trip to Aghdam, the members of the diplomatic corps and military representatives accredited in Azerbaijan have familiarized themselves with the construction progress of the Barda-Aghdam railway line and highway.
The visitors were provided with detailed informaiton about the construction of both projects. The four-lane highway is 44.5km in length and 26.5m in width. Bridges, including overpasses will be constructed along the road. The construction of highway is 88% complete.
They were also informed that the construction of the Barda-Aghdam railway line is scheduled to be finished in 2023. The single-track railway is 47.1 kilometers long.
So far, 90 percent of the design works and 70 percent of the construction and installation works of the Barda-Aghdam railway line have been completed.
The delegation includes some 100 diplomats and servicemen from 45 countries and 12 international organizations. The visit aims to raise their awareness on the ground about the present road infrastructure potential of the Garabagh economic zone including Aghdam-Khankendi road and Barda-Aghdam railway. The delegates will also be briefed about the destruction of Aghdam during 30 years of occupation. They are also scheduled to view the large-scale reconstruction works currently underway in the city.