TIRANA, Jan 3 /ATA/ The asphalting process is well underway on the construction site of the new Thumanë-Kashar road axis, 21.05 kilometers long, part of the Blue Corridor, one of the most important axes that connects the north with the south, meanwhile the works have been completed at the extent of 65%.
Deputy Prime Minister, also Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, together with the engineers and technicians implementing the project, on Wednesday inspected this road axis, which will significantly ease the movement of vehicles, in one of the areas with traffic congestion.
Balluku emphasized that this is one of the important construction sites of the road infrastructure, where the construction works are set to be completed this summer, easing the circulation of vehicles in the area of Fushë Kruja, but also in Rinas. She pointed out that today 7 million passengers arrive at Rinas Airport, compared to 2.3 million passengers in 2019.
On the over 20 km long axis which is high speed and up to all road safety parameters, works have been completed on almost the entire road, while investment entails the construction of 6 overpasses and 6 underpasses, 11 bridges, 100 works of engineering art , but also access roads for citizens.
According to Balluku, the most important process is the connection of the Rinas junction, which will also be coordinated with the Tirana bypass.
“This is a category A highway, 11.75 meters wide, which will entail 2 speed lanes and a 3-meter emergency lane. This will be the first highway in Albania with barrier fencing where entrances and exits are not allowed, increasing the safety of vehicle traffic,” said Balluku.
The minister informed that for the following axis Kashar – Lekaj, the race has been concluded, the winner has been announced and the contract is being negotiated. These highways will be accompanied with secondary parallel routes, which will be toll free.
Balluku also spoke about the other segments of the blue corridor, adding that in addition to the highway, alternative roads will also be built.
The minister also spoke about other road investments, adding that in addition to the highway, alternative roads will also be built, which will be toll-free for citizens.
“Within the year 2030, Albania will be interconnected through highways, railways, ports and airports, most of which have been completed and others are under implementation, ” Balluku said.
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