President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of the Archivan-Shuvi-Alasha-Gapichimahalla roadin Astara District.

The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the road.

President Ilham Aliyev was informed that according to a relevant Order dated 15 July 2013,a total of 3.3 million manats were allocated for the construction of the Archivan-Shuvi-Alasha-Gapichimahalla and Siyaku-Rineroads. The construction of the Archivan-Shuvi-Alasha-Gapichimahallaroad worth 2.680 million manats was launched in April of this year and was completed a few days ago. The road is 13.5 km long, while the width of the asphalted carriageway is 6 meters wide. The road has one bridge and 20 drainage systems.

It was noted that the Archivan-Shuvi-Alasha-Gapichimahalla roadlinks 17 settlements with a population of 24,000 people.

After reviewing the new road, President Ilham Aliyev gave relevant instructions and recommendations.