Nikoloski: The first kilometers of the Tetovo–Gostivar highway are expected to be completed next year

During a visit to Tetovo, Nikoloski said that if work continues at the current pace, the first kilometers of the Tetovo–Gostivar highway will be completed next year, while the entire road is expected to be fully finished by the end of 2028. He stressed that this is an achievement of which he is particularly proud.

At the same time, he announced that intensive work is underway to prepare the documentation for the railway connection between Skopje, Tetovo and Gostivar in the first phase, in cooperation with the European Union and within the framework of the Growth Plan. According to him, the second phase envisages continuing toward Kërçova, while the third phase will include Ohrid, Struga and the Republic of Albania.

Nikoloski said that his goal, which he also described as a kind of dream, is the construction of intercity train lines, which would significantly help ease traffic, as well as reduce congestion and pollution. He added that the project is progressing intensively and expressed hope that the first concrete works will begin during the coming year, while after a few years it will become possible for the trip from the center of Tetovo to the center of Skopje to take only half an hour and offer a pleasant journey.

He also underlined that these activities will represent a continuation of the “Urban Train” project within Skopje.