Work on the new road linking Shkodra with Montenegro through the Shirokë–Zogaj–Border axis is nearing completion. The project ranks among the most important infrastructure investments in northwestern Albania.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the site. He said the road will create a direct connection between the two countries. It will also link the tourism offers of the Shkodra area and the Montenegrin coast.

The new road will ease traffic flow. It will improve access for visitors to tourist areas along Lake Shkodra, Shirokë, and Zogaj. The project will open new development opportunities for the local community.

“The new road linking Shkodra with Montenegro via Shirokë–Zogaj–Border is nearing completion. This investment will unite the tourism offers of both areas and give new momentum to tourism development. More access, more visitors, and more opportunities for the local community,” Rama wrote.

The investment is expected to increase tourist flows. It will boost the local economy. It will also strengthen cross-border cooperation between Albania and Montenegro.

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