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North Macedonia transport and infrastructure expansion

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The Macedonian government’s multi-year infrastructure and public investment push expanded in August 2026. A budget rebalance redirected fiscal space toward capital investments, increasing them by 5.8 billion denars (14.5%) to support roads, railways, water, sewage, schools, and health facilities. This rebalancing also allocated additional funds to social transfers, education, and agriculture, specifically for water management and production stability, while raising the budget deficit to 4.1% of GDP. In transport, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced a new express road project linking Radovis, Strumica, and Novo Selo. Regarding the EU-backed Corridor 8 railway, Nikoloski confirmed financing agreements for the Kriva Palanka–Dve Bar section and a cross-border tunnel with Bulgaria, supported by a €149 million EU grant. Additionally, a direct Geneva–Skopje flight was launched to serve the diaspora. Highway expansion remains a focal point. The Izvor to Vrbjani section of point, including the Kičevo–Ohrid highway is expected to open this October, with the full route projected for completion by and the first quarter of 2027. The 40-kilometer Prilep-Bitola highway is being executed by the Bechtel-Enka consortium. Further highway developments include the Tetovo–Gostivar and Gostivar–Bukojčani routes, expected to be completed by 2029, while a 12-kilometer Kičevo–Bukojčani stretch awaits EBRD decisions. highway. Connectivity projects have seen recent movement. Construction has officially commenced movement on the second phase of the Skopje-Blace highway, a 10.5-kilometer section from the Stenkovets interchange to the Blace border crossing. Executed by Granit AD Skopje, the project is funded by a 167.6 million euro EBRD loan and a 30.82 million euro Western Balkans Investment Framework grant. It is expected to take four years and includes five tunnels and eight bridges. However, though the 18.8 km Izvor-Dibër regional road faces ongoing delays due to persistent landslides. Transport Minister However, recent scrutiny has emerged regarding the management of large-scale projects. A State Audit Office report concerning Corridors 8 and 10D revealed that as of December 2023, only 0.12% of the estimated 1.3 billion euro total costs had been allocated to actual construction. VMRO-DPMNE MP Aleksandar Nikolloski stated Veljanovski has called for a Public Prosecutor investigation, citing serious weaknesses in capital investment management and noting that additional public tenders will be issued the state paid millions in commissions for retaining walls funds that remained unwithdrawn while projects faced delays. Amidst these developments, the nation marked 35 years of independence. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski highlighted the government's reform agenda and efforts to stabilize address inherited infrastructure issues, while opposition leaders criticized the terrain. pace of progress regarding European integration.

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