TIRANA, March 9 – During a meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Prime Minister Edi Rama presented achievements of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy over the past six years. He highlighted the construction of 1,000 km of new national roads built and rebuilt to European standards. Rama noted that the figure excludes secondary and tertiary roads, which fall outside the ministry’s responsibility.

He added that 40 construction sites remain active across Albania. Rama said these sites will add value to the country’s infrastructure ahead of Albania’s EU integration goals for 2030.

The Prime Minister underlined progress on key road projects. He mentioned the Elbasan-Rrogozhinë and Elbasan-Qafë-Thana axes, both scheduled to complete in 2027. He also noted that Koridor VIII, blocked for decades at the European Commission, now meets EU transport network standards and NATO mobility requirements.

Rama listed additional major road works completed during this period. He cited the Orikum-Dukat route, the Llogara Tunnel, the Elbasan-Banjë route, and the Fier-Vlora bypass. He also highlighted Palasa-Dhërmiu, Kardhiq-Delvina, Korça-Erseka, Qukës-Qafë-Plloça, the Tepelena bypass, the ‘Ali Pasha’ Bridge, Berat-Ballsban, Thumana-Kashar, Arbër Road, and the Tirana Ring Road.

The Prime Minister further mentioned ongoing projects. These include the Ksamil Road, Tiranë-Durrës highway expansion, Ndroq-Plepa route, Saranda bypass, Koman Road, and segments of the Blue Corridor. Rama described these works as part of a modern Albania with infrastructure aligned to EU standards.

He emphasized that Albania’s current road network contrasts sharply with past conditions. Rama said previous administrations left unfinished projects, while his government completed major routes and tunnels.

Finally, he confirmed that these developments aim to enhance Albania’s connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration with Kosova and the Western Balkans.

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