Second Highway Project, First Additional Financing (East–West and North–South Corridors: Alat–Masali and Tagiyev–Sahil)

Summary

The additional project financing will

• upgrade the remaining sections of the M3 highway between Alat and Masalli and rehabilitate the existing R6 Baku bypass between Tagiyev and Sahil, as well as about 200 kilometers (km) of secondary and local roads; and
• provide technical assistance, training and goods to support strengthening of the Ministry of Transport and Azer Road Service JSC, and carry out project implementation.

Expected Outcome

The additional financing will help achieve the original project's objectives to reduce road transport costs and improve access, transit and road safety within Azerbaijan's east-west and north-south corridors.

Expected Outputs

• Upgraded sections of the M3 highway between Alat and Masalli, rehabilitated existing R6 Baku bypass between Tagiyev and Sahil, and 200 km of secondary and local roads.
• Capacity development of the Ministry of Transport and Azer Road Service JSC.