Nikolloski: Most Challenging Section of Kërçovë-Ohër Motorway to Open in the Coming Months

A 10-kilometer section considered the most complex part of the Kërçovë-Ohër motorway is expected to open to traffic in the coming months. The motorway is scheduled to be fully completed and operational by May next year.

The announcement was made today by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikolloski during an appearance on Kanal 5 television’s “Vesti Plus” program. He explained that, due to the large number of inherited problems, most of the Ministry’s resources have been focused on this project.

According to Nikolloski, this 10-kilometer stretch includes galleries, bridges, viaducts and a tunnel that will be the longest in the country. One tunnel tube is 2 kilometers long, while the other is 2 kilometers and 100 meters long. He expects this section to open in the coming months, allowing the Ohër-Kërçovë motorway to move gradually toward completion.

The minister described the Kërçovë-Ohër motorway as the main challenge facing the Ministry. He said that around 80 percent of its time and energy is spent on the Ohër-Kërçovë section, while 20 percent is devoted to all other projects. According to him, the numerous inherited problems require daily attention, but the results have already begun to show.

Speaking about capital investment in general, Nikolloski said that transport and construction are the main drivers of economic development. As evidence, he cited the construction sector’s double-digit growth in every quarter.

More than 1,200 construction sites are currently operating in municipalities alone for projects financed by the Government. Nikolloski added that six motorways are being built simultaneously in the country, something that, according to him, has never happened before in the country’s history. In addition, intensive work is under way on Railway Corridor 8, preparations are being made to begin work on Railway Corridor 10, and investments are being carried out at airports. He said that all these projects provide a comprehensive picture of strong capital investment, which makes a significant contribution to economic growth.