{"id":62140,"date":"2023-10-31T13:42:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T12:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=62140"},"modified":"2023-10-31T13:43:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T12:43:19","slug":"kurti-we-are-connecting-more-with-albania-through-the-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/kurti-we-are-connecting-more-with-albania-through-the-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurti: We are connecting more with Albania through the railway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Albin Kurti has asserted that Kosovo is undergoing significant infrastructural developments, with a focus on enhanced connectivity with neighboring nations through roads, railways, and tunnels.<\/p>\n<p>Three key infrastructure projects have been formally agreed upon by Kosovo in collaboration with the governments of Albania, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. The necessary preliminary steps have been taken to bring these projects to fruition.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent Facebook post, Prime Minister Kurti pointed out the substantial investments and ongoing work in Kosovo\u2019s infrastructure. He highlighted Kosovo\u2019s strengthening connection with Albania via the Pristina-Durr\u00ebs railway.<\/p>\n<p>Kurti explained, \u201cWe are furthering our ties with Albania through the Pristina-Durr\u00ebs railway. Additionally, Tetovo will become more accessible thanks to the new Prizren-Tetovo road, which will traverse the V\u00ebrtopi mountain range. Road projects linking Kosovo with Montenegro will also facilitate easier travel for residents of Ro\u017eaje and Plav towards Peja and De\u00e7an. Collaboration agreements for these essential infrastructure projects have already been signed with the governments of Albania, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, marking the initial steps toward their realization\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Kurti also addressed the regions within Kosovo that require better connectivity through the construction of highways.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are connecting Anamorava with Pristina via the Gjilan-Pristina highway, with over 75% of the project already completed. Moreover, we have allocated the budget to commence the construction of the Gjilan-Dheu i Bardh\u00eb highway next year. Our efforts extend to the construction and asphalting of roads in the northern villages of the Republic. For the first time, we are renovating dozens of houses for Albanian residents affected by the conflicts in Kosovo. Comprehensive maintenance contracts covering the entire territory of Kosovo, including routine and intensive maintenance, have been signed. Previously, road maintenance had cost 57 million euros over three years,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\n<p>Among the other initiatives, he emphasized, \u201cWe are making significant progress on the Pristina-Podujeva road following the completion of property expropriation procedures. We are also on the verge of selecting a contractor to finalize the Pristina-Mitrovica road. In addition, we are dedicated to finding solutions for property-related issues to complete the Dollc-Gjakova road axis next year. Preparatory work is underway for the Kijeva-Dollc road, and funds have been allocated for the segment from Dollc to Zahaq next year. Procurement procedures have begun for the construction of the road connecting the southern exit of the Prizren highway to the entrance of the Prizren-Tetovo road tunnel. We are also procuring the construction of the road from the village of K\u00ebrstec in the Sharra commune to the village of Zapod in the Kuk\u00ebs municipality. We are nearing the completion of the Drelaj Bridge and have initiated procurement procedures for the construction of bridges in Badoc and Rogova in Has. These achievements have been accomplished, and during our tenure, we have significantly reduced the expropriation debt by 82 million euros\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Kurti also mentioned the substantial investment in rehabilitating Railway Line 10. This investment will enable trains to operate at speeds of up to 100 km\/h in most sections of the railway. Notably, the fastest trains currently operating on the same line achieve speeds of approximately 60 km\/h.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Albin Kurti has asserted that Kosovo is undergoing significant infrastructural developments, with a focus on enhanced connectivity with neighboring nations through roads, railways, and tunnels. 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