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There has been much discussion, debate and interest in this small 170 km (106 mi) section of Albanian highway, which is intended to create a new, super-fast connection between Durrës on the Adriatic coast to Morinë at the border of Kosovo.
The current drive time between Kukës and Durrës is 6–7 hours, but once the new highway is completed the drive time will only be two hours. The expected completion is the end of 2009. The whole road will be around 250 km (155 mi), when completed to Pristina.
The objective for constructing the road, according to the transport ministry, is to reduce transport costs and accidents, and improve traffic flow. It is the biggest, most expensive infrastructure project undertaken in Albania.
There has been much controversy and scandal surrounding this project as well, due to the spiralling cost of construction leading to various corruption allegations. Originally the highway was forecast to cost around EUR400 million, and now the cost appears to have breached EUR800 million, although the exact cost for the total highway has yet to be confirmed by the government.
The Morinë to Pristina section is expected to start construction in spring 2009.
Currently there is a display in Tirana’s centre on Bvld Dëshmorët e Kombit.
video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHukrFcJBAE&feature=player_embedded
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