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New 8-km section of Ashtarak-Gyumri road on North-South transport  corridor now open

New 8-km section of Ashtarak-Gyumri road on North-South transport  corridor now open

ArmInfo.Today, a new 8-kilometer section of the Ashtarak-Gyumri road on the North-South Transport Corridor, bypassing the Agarak archaeological site, was  officially opened. RA Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure David Khudatyan wrote in his Facebook post.

"I am pleased to inform you that this section is now open to traffic,  fully equipped and marked. The lighting system will also be ready  soon. Wishing everyone good luck and safe travels," the Minister  wrote.

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