Iranian``Ariana Tunnel Dam Co.`` company presented preparatory work  for construction program of Bagratashen bridge

ArmInfo. The Iranian''Ariana Tunnel Dam Co.'' company, which won the tender  announced by the Transport Project Implementation Organization (TPIO)  to implement a program for the construction of a new bridge at the  Bagratashen border control point, presented the preparatory work  carried out in recent months.

According to the press service of TPIO, during the meeting, the  parties came to an agreement that during the implementation of the  program, the Iranian side will cooperate with Armenian specialists,  ecologists, sociologists, and archaeologists.

Representatives of SNCO noted that during construction the Iranian  side should focus on possible problems related to land alienation and  resettlement, social problems of people living there, possible  environmental and historical and cultural consequences.

The parties also discussed the working stages, methodology and work  schedule. It was emphasized that each step should be carried out in  accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Armenia.

To note, Ariana ''Tunnel Dam Co.'' was founded in 2007, its  headquarters is located in Tehran. The company has extensive  experience in civil engineering, which includes such objects as dams,  hydroelectric power stations, tunnels, roads, buildings and special  projects. The company has offices in Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia,  China and South Korea.

The bridge will be built as part of the Northern Corridor  Modernization Program with an EBRD loan of 10.3 million euros. The  loan maturity date is October 2027.