Inauguration of the Ahmadbayli–Fuzuli–Shusha highway

On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the Ahmadbayli–Fuzuli–Shusha highway.    

The existing road was 101 kilometers long, while the newly constructed highway spans 81.7 kilometers, reducing the distance by 19.3 kilometers. Designed to meet first-class technical standards, the initial 48 kilometers of the road feature six lanes, with the remaining 33.7 kilometers comprising four lanes.  Along the route, one interchange, eleven bridges, seven tunnels, six viaducts, underpasses, and other essential infrastructure have been constructed. The total length of the bridges built within the project is 1,557 meters. During the construction of some of the viaducts, concrete works were carried out for the first time in Azerbaijan using the method of horizontal sliding of overpass formwork.

Reinforced-concrete and metal guardrails as well as a lighting system were installed along the road during construction. The Ahmadbayli–Fuzuli–Shusha highway originates from the Hajigabul–Horadiz–Aghband–Zangezur corridor highway and connects the cities of Fuzuli, Khojavend, Khojaly, and Shusha.