Our projects

Reconstruction of the Shirvan irrigation canal

Our machines at work in rebuilding the country

Most of the largest construction work in Azerbaijan in recent years has been concentrated in Karabakh and East Zangezur: new highways and tunnels, cities built from scratch, industrial parks and international airports. Sarı Makina has taken part, and still takes part, in many of these projects with its heavy machinery.

Roads and tunnels

Ahmadbayli–Fuzuli–Shusha highway

The Ahmadbayli–Fuzuli–Shusha highway is the main road to Shusha. Of its 81.7 km, 48 km have six lanes and the rest four; tunnels, bridges and a viaduct were built along the route. The new road is about 19 km shorter than the previous 101 km route.

Its foundation was laid on 16 November 2020 and it opened on 3 July 2025. The project holds a special place for Sarı Makina: the first tunnel of the road was opened by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a CAT 330 GC excavator owned by our company.

Horadiz–Jabrayil–Zangilan–Aghband highway

The Horadiz–Jabrayil–Zangilan–Aghband highway is the Azerbaijani section of the Zangezur corridor and the backbone of the route that will link the country with Nakhchivan by land. Of the 123.6 km main line, 78.5 km have six lanes and 45.1 km four.

Its foundation was laid on 26 October 2021 with the participation of the presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Three tunnels with a total length of 12 km and 24 bridges are being built on the road. The project is planned to be completed in 2026.

Toganali–Kalbajar–Istisu highway

The Toganali–Kalbajar–Istisu highway is the mountain road linking Kalbajar with the rest of the country. About 82 km long, it is considerably shorter than the previous route and crosses very difficult mountain terrain.

The most complex part is the twin-bore tunnel of more than 11 km under the Murovdag ridge; five tunnels are being built in total. Large-scale construction started in July 2021, and by mid-2026 the project was 89% complete.

Khudafarin–Gubadli–Lachin highway

The Khudafarin–Gubadli–Lachin highway starts near the Khudafarin reservoir and runs through the Zangilan, Gubadli and Lachin districts. The 56.4 km, four-lane road ties these districts into a single transport network.

A separate 14 km road branches off at the 10th kilometre to the town of Gubadli; its foundation was laid on 25 October 2021. The route is a key artery for restoring settlements in the liberated districts.

Sugovushan–Kalbajar and Aghdara–Aghdam roads

The Sugovushan–Kalbajar road is a 77.6 km mountain route along the shore of the Sarsang reservoir, of the second technical category with a 15-metre roadbed. At its 9th kilometre a separate 33.5 km branch leads to Aghdara and Aghdam.

Four bridges and 56 culverts are being built on the Aghdara–Aghdam branch, where construction started in April 2024. Both roads are under construction and, once finished, will create a direct link between Aghdam and Kalbajar.

Urban development

Rebuilding the city of Aghdam

Rebuilding Aghdam is the largest urban project in Karabakh: the city is planned for about 100,000 residents and will become the largest city in the region. The foundations of the reconstruction and of the first residential building were laid on 28 May 2021, when the master plan was also presented.

Residential complexes are being built in stages; the second complex alone covers about 14 hectares with 1,268 apartments. Alongside construction, residents continue to move in.

Rebuilding the city of Fuzuli

Fuzuli is one of the first cities rebuilt in Karabakh. Under the master plan, the city covers 1,943 hectares and its population is to reach 50,000 by 2040.

The first residential quarter has 38 buildings and 846 apartments on 8.9 hectares. The first residents arrived on 7 September 2023; the foundations of the second and third complexes were laid that October, and construction continues.

Restoration and development of Shusha

Shusha is being restored under a master plan for its development until 2040. Historic buildings are being restored in the old city while modern residential complexes are built.

The first residential complex has 23 buildings and 450 apartments on about 8 hectares; its foundation was laid on 29 August 2021, it opened on 10 May 2024 and the first residents returned to the city. Restoration and resettlement continue in stages.

Restoration and development of Khankendi

Restoring Khankendi is one of the newest urban projects under way in Karabakh. Residential, energy and social infrastructure in the city is being built and renewed in stages.

The first group of residents returned on 20 December 2025, and resettlement continues. As restoration expands, demand for heavy machinery on the city’s building sites keeps growing.

Irrigation

Reconstruction of the Shirvan irrigation canal

The Shirvan irrigation canal (formerly the Upper Shirvan irrigation canal) is one of the largest irrigation projects in the country. The old canal, opened in 1958, is being completely rebuilt: its length grows from 122 km to 204 km and its capacity from 78 to 180 cubic metres per second.

With its foundation laid on 16 April 2024 in Hajigabul, the new canal will supply water to 230,000 hectares of farmland in 10 districts. Water losses in the concrete-lined canal will drop from 30% to 5%. The project is planned to be completed at the end of 2027.

Industry and mining

Aghdam Industrial Park

Aghdam Industrial Park was created by presidential decree on 28 May 2021, and its foundation was laid the same day. Covering 190 hectares, the park is one of the main centres of Karabakh’s economic revival.

By number of residents it is among the country’s leading industrial parks. Production companies already operate there, while new factory and warehouse buildings are under construction.

Araz Valley Economic Zone Industrial Park

The Araz Valley Economic Zone Industrial Park was created on 4 October 2021 in the Jabrayil district, near the village of Soltanli. About 200 hectares are divided into agro-processing, industrial, logistics, warehouse, TIR-park and customs zones.

Resident companies already operate in the park, and the foundations of new enterprises were laid in October 2024. The project is a key site for production and job creation in the region.

Demirli copper deposit and processing complex

The Demirli copper deposit is an open-pit mine with an on-site processing complex in the Karabakh economic region. Ore is mined and processed by flotation into copper concentrate.

First production began in July 2025; from 2026 output of about 15,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate per year is planned. Mining work requires large volumes of excavation, loading and haulage.

Airports and transport

Fuzuli International Airport

Fuzuli International Airport is the first airport built in the liberated territories. Its foundation was laid on 14 January 2021, and its 3,000 × 60 m runway can receive all types of aircraft.

The first aircraft landed on 5 September 2021, and the airport was opened on 26 October 2021 by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Building it in less than a year shows the pace of the project.

Zangilan International Airport

Zangilan International Airport is the second airport in the liberated territories. Construction began in May 2021; it has a 3,000 × 60 m runway, a 60,000 m² apron and a terminal serving 200 passengers an hour.

The airport was opened on 20 October 2022 by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye and has become the transport gateway of East Zangezur.

Lachin International Airport

Lachin International Airport was built in mountainous terrain about 1,700 metres above sea level. Building a 3,000 × 60 m runway on such terrain required large volumes of earthwork and levelling.

The airport was opened on 28 May 2025 by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, becoming the country’s ninth international airport.

Aghdam Railway and Bus Station Complex

The Aghdam Railway and Bus Station Complex brings a railway station and a bus station together on about 8 hectares. The railway station can handle up to 1,000 passengers a day and the bus station up to 1,500.

Its foundation was laid on 4 October 2022 and it opened on 10 May 2025; on opening day the first passenger train departed on the Barda–Aghdam line.