Chinese companies may participate as concessionaires in the Dzhubga–Sochi highway project, according to reports citing the first deputy chairman of the state company Avtodor, Igor Koval. The notice points to Chinese involvement in these large-scale Russian transport initiatives, highlighting the role of foreign entities in the financing and development processes that support regional connectivity.
According to Koval, Chinese firms are currently involved in implementing the Southern cluster of the route, specifically the Dzhubga–Sochi section. He noted that these Chinese organizations operate as legal entities within the Russian Federation, underscoring the formal and transparent nature of their participation, and emphasizing that their presence is grounded in established corporate structures rather than informal arrangements.
Koval further explained that entities controlled by a major Chinese conglomerate have shown interest in taking on concession roles across various Avtodor projects. He stressed that this engagement does not hinge on an intergovernmental loan framework, but rather on commercial partnerships and project finance arrangements that align with Russian procurement and concession practices.
Previously, the Chinese contractor CRCC contributed to the construction of the M-12 Vostok highway, with progress on one of the route’s segments underway. This prior involvement illustrates a continuity of Chinese participation in Russia’s highway development, highlighting experience and capacity in large-scale road-building projects.
The A-147 highway, linking Dzhubga to Sochi, is presently a two-lane route traversing mountainous terrain and experiences significant traffic during peak summer months. It remains the primary roadway connecting Sochi with other Russian regions, making improvements to capacity and reliability a priority for regional transit and tourism corridors.
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