OK, you need to read a bit more about the situation in the South Caucasus
The road down to Meghri passes close to what is de jure Azerbaijan. However, de facto it is under the control of the 'Government of Nagorno Karabakh', even though the area immediately east of the border is part of a thin strip of land known as the Lachin Corridor which is not technically part of Nagorno Karabakh.
Anyhow, this 'border' is not demarcated or controlled except at one highway crossing (Goris - Stepanakert Highway). I actually crossed this imaginary line three times in remote places where there was nobody at all.
In other words, you don't need to worry about it.
The troubled area is at the frontline between the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan proper. There is also a demarcated Armenia - Azerbaijan border further north beyond Lake Sevan. You should not approach these borders. However, staying on main highways you will not get too close, and will be safe.
The South Caucasus are really a region where it is useful to know a bit about current affairs before you leave.
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