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- Udjar-Yevlakh Road Project
Udjar-Yevlakh Road Project
Azerbaijan
| Borrower | Azerbaijan |
| Financing Type | Public Sector |
| Instrument | Project Loan |
| Focus Area | Transportation |
| Approved | 02.12.2003 |
| Signed | 04.02.2004 |
| Status | Completed |
| Loan Administrator | OPEC Fund |
| Executing Agency | Road Transport Services Department |
| Co-financiers | ISDB, Government |
| OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) | 6.00 |
| Total Project Cost (US$m) | 31.00 |
The 53 km long Udjar–Yevlakh road passes through productive agricultural land and urban centers. Much of the road, however, has fallen into disrepair. This project will upgrade a 44.5 km section of the road to form half of a four-lane highway that will be completed under a future scheme. The remaining 8.5 km section will be converted into a four-lane dual carriageway. Drainage structures will be improved, culverts rehabilitated and bridges replaced or rebuilt. It is anticipated that the project will contribute substantially to poverty reduction through easier, cheaper and safer travel, and through enhanced access to income-generating opportunities, markets and social services.