First phase is underway for rehabilitation of the 25 km road linking Albanian with the coastal city of Durres, an important road infrastructure project expected to give fresh impetus to local economy, agriculture and tourism sector.

Reconstruction of Beshiri Bridge is part of the project to remove road turns in a bid to enhance safety along this segment.

The government head said Ndroq-Plepa is one of the most important road segments, with a significant impact on tourism, sustainable agritourism and local economy.

“This road will drive tourism growth also because of the territory, where many agritourism establishments are being launched. We are confident that agritourism will deliver very positive impact also on Tirana’s economy, as well as local and household economies along the road,” PM Rama said.

Deputy PM Balluku, also Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, said that the project’s first out of three phases in total is underway, with the underground infrastructure already complete.

She said that the project is designed to transform the segment into C category road from a rural road.

“The two-lane and 12.5 meter wide road will allow a speed limit ranging from 50 to 100 km per hour,” Balluku explained.

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