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Lesson Learned

Consider alternative intervention investments: The justification to perform some type of rehabilitation on the Samtskhe-Javakheti road was strong given the very poor condition of the road (i.e., International Roughness Index of 16.6), which resulted in high vehicle operating costs and long travel times.

Consider alternative intervention investments: The justification to perform some type of rehabilitation on the Samtskhe-Javakheti road was strong given the very poor condition of the road (i.e., International Roughness Index of 16.6), which resulted in high vehicle operating costs and long travel times. When making future roads investments, MCC is taking a closer look at alternative interventions for road investments that may prove to be relatively more cost effective and economically viable than simply fully re-paving a road. These alternatives range from targeted spot improvements to consideration of periodic maintenance projects much more in line with the projected traffic levels and levels of service of the road.