Barda–Aghdam highway
| Barda–Aghdam highway | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 44.5 km[1] (27.7 mi) |
| Existed | 24 December 2023–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Barda |
| East end | Aghdam |
| Location | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Highway system | |
The Barda–Aghdam highway (Azerbaijani: Bərdə–Ağdam avtomobil yolu) is a four-lane, first technical category highway in Azerbaijan, linking the city of Barda with Aghdam in the Karabakh Economic Region.
History
The foundation ceremony of the road was held on 28 May 2021 with the participation of the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.[1]
By October 2022, earthworks had been completed and approximately 75% of total construction work had been carried out. The project included the construction of four bridges, three grade-separated pedestrian crossings, and 29 bus stops, 14 of which had already been completed by that time.[2]
The highway was commissioned on 24 December 2023.[3][4]
Characteristics
The highway starts in Barda and extends for 44.5 kilometres. It has four traffic lanes and was constructed in accordance with first technical-category standards. The total road width is 26.5 metres.[1]
Bridges with lengths of 91.3 metres and 18.2 metres were built at the 25th and 40th kilometres, respectively. Grade-separated interchanges measuring 66 metres and 43 metres were constructed at the 14th and 42nd kilometres. In addition, overhead pedestrian crossings were installed at the 4th, 14th, and 16th kilometres.[3]
The highway was built by the Azerbaijan Automobile Roads State Agency. Road markings, traffic signs, distance indicators, and information boards have been installed along the route.[5]
The initial 14 kilometres of the road pass through Barda and several nearby settlements. The highway serves more than 20 settlements across the Barda and Aghdam districts, providing access to the city of Aghdam.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "İlham Əliyev Bərdə-Ağdam avtomobil yolunun təməlqoyma mərasimində iştirak edib". president.az (in Azerbaijani). Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "İlham Əliyev Bərdə-Ağdam avtomobil yolunda görülən işlərlə tanış olub". president.az (in Azerbaijani). Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "İlham Əliyev Bərdə-Ağdam avtomobil yolunun açılışında iştirak edib". president.az. Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Bərdə-Ağdam avtomobil yolu istifadəyə verilib". Report (in Azerbaijani). 24 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Bərdə-Ağdam avtomobil yolunun tikintisi sürətlə davam etdirilir". Azerbaijan Automobile Roads State Agency (in Azerbaijani). 7 February 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
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