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North Macedonia transport infrastructure development

Overview

North Macedonia is prioritizing the modernization of European Corridors 8 and 10 to enhance regional connectivity. Regarding Corridor 8, the first section of the highway is complete, and the second section is expected to begin next year through cooperation with the European Union and the European Investment Bank. The railway component of Corridor 8 is divided into three sections; the second is currently under construction with a target completion date by the end of 2028. A procurement process has also begun for the third, most complex section, which will require extensive tunneling and bridge work.

In addition to Corridor 8, work has commenced on a high-speed railway for Corridor 10. North Macedonia is also collaborating with neighboring countries to expand border crossings and is working with Bulgaria on a joint intergovernmental agreement to construct a cross-border tunnel.

These developments complement ongoing regional efforts, such as addressing safety concerns on the Tetovo-Gostivar highway and the planned expressway connecting Radovish to the Bulgarian border. The government continues to focus on large-scale infrastructure projects to improve both domestic transit and international links.

Entities

European Union · Aleksandar Nikolloski · Bulgaria · Public Enterprise for State Roads · Gostivar

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Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North Macedonia prioritizes strategic highway and rail infrastructure

    North Macedonia is investing in the modernization of European Corridors 8 and 10, focusing on highway expansion, high-speed rail, and a joint cross-border tunnel project with Bulgaria.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    North Macedonia begins planning Radovish-Bulgaria expressway

    North Macedonia has begun selecting a consultancy firm to design a new expressway linking Radovish to the Bulgarian border via Strumica, with construction potentially starting next autumn.

  3. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    North Macedonia transport issues plague Tetovo-Gostivar region

    North Macedonia's Polog region faces transport crises as the Tetovo-Gostivar highway deteriorates and rail services remain inactive, despite long-term plans for infrastructure development.

Sources

alfa.mk · almakos.com · english.republika.mk · expres.mk · koha.mk · lajmpress.org · makpress.mk · nacionalno.mk · plusinfo.mk · portalb.mk · telegrafi.com · tetovasot.com · utro.mk · vecer.mk

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