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S6 highway (Georgia)
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The Georgian S6 route (Georgian: საერთაშორისო მნიშვნელობის გზა ს6, Saertashoriso mnishvnelobis gza S6, road of international importance), also known as Ponichala–Marneuli–Guguti (Armenian border), is a "road of international importance" within the Georgian road network and runs from Ponichala in Tbilisi via Marneuli and Bolnisi to the border with Armenia near Guguti over a distance of 98 kilometres (61 mi).[1] After crossing the Georgian-Armenian border the highway continues as M3 to Vanadzor and Ashtarak, northwest of Yerevan.
S6 | |
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საერთაშორისო 6 | |
Ponichala–Marneuli–Guguti | |
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![]() S6 near Bolnisi | |
Route information | |
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Length | 98 km[1] (61 mi) |
Major junctions | |
North end | Ponichala (Tbilisi) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Major intersections | (km)
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South end | Armenian border (Guguti)![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Georgia | |
Municipalities | Tbilisi, Gardabani, Tetritskaro, Marneuli, Bolnisi, Dmanisi |
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The S6 highway is entirely part of European E117 route xwhile the Ponichala to Marneuli segment is also part of the Asian AH81 highway. The route connects with the Georgian S4 highway at its northern terminus in Ponichala and with the S7 highway in Marneuli. Furthermore, the road is mostly located in the Kvemo Kartli region as a two lane road, while the three kilometers in Ponichala are located in the capital region with four lanes.