Heroes' Square Expansion May Reduce Traffic Jams

The Laguna Vere road near Heroes Square in Tbilisi can be expanded, said Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

The territory near Heroes' Square is one of the most congested sections of road in Tbilisi. It is a traffic interchange between the central districts of Vake, Saburtalo and the railway station. Overpasses are built on the square, but this does not save it from traffic jams during rush hours.

“We are working on it and considering how effective the project of expanding the road near Laguna Vera will be. The project is possible and negotiations with all petrol stations in the location are almost complete,” said Kaladze.

He noted that in order to make a final decision, Tbilisi City Hall is waiting for the completion of a study. The fight against traffic jams in Tbilisi is one of the main tasks of the Mayor's Office. Particularly problematic times for traffic occur on weekdays in the morning and evening, when people spend hours trying to get home by car or via overground public transport.

“We are now waiting for the results of the study on how effective the road’s capacity will be after expansion. We will take a decision after we get all the research in order,” stated Kaladze.

By Shawn Wayne