Horadiz–Jabrayil–Zangilan–Aghband highway
| Horadiz–Jabrayil–Zangilan–Aghband highway | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 149.9 km[1] (93.1 mi) |
| Existed | 26 October 2021[2]–present |
| Major junctions | |
| NW end | Horadiz |
| SE end | Aghband |
| Location | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Highway system | |
Horadiz–Jabrayil–Zangilan–Aghband highway (Azerbaijani: Horadiz–Cəbrayıl–Zəngilan–Ağbənd avtomobil yolu) is a highway under construction in Azerbaijan. It runs through territories regained by Azerbaijan and forms part of the transport corridor associated with the Zangezur corridor concept.[2]
As of September 2025, the road was reported as 95% complete, with completion planned for the second half of 2026.[1][3]
History
The foundation ceremony for the highway took place on 26 October 2021, attended by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey.[2]
In September 2025, State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads reported that construction was 95% complete.[1] A November 2025 report said the highway was expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.[3]
Route and structure
The highway has a total length of 149.9 km, including a 123.6 km mainline section.[1] It is being built to technical category I. According to official reporting, 78.5 km of the route is designed with six lanes and 45.1 km with four lanes.[3]
The project includes tunnels, bridges, underpasses and other engineering structures along the route.[1] Three tunnels are being built; excavation work in the tunnels was reported as complete by November 2025.[3] The same report stated that 23 of 24 bridges had been completed, with work continuing on the remaining bridge.[3]
A contractor identified in official reporting for works in the direction of Zangilan is Kalyon.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Horadiz-Cəbrayıl-Zəngilan-Ağbənd yolunun tikintisi 95% icra olunub". aayda.gov.az. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Azərbaycan və Türkiyə prezidentləri Horadiz-Cəbrayıl-Zəngilan-Ağbənd avtomobil yolunun təməlini qoyublar". President.az. Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Horadiz-Ağbənd avtomobil yolunun inşası gələn ilin ikinci yarısında başa çatacaq". AZƏRTAC. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.