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North Macedonia transport infrastructure development

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North Macedonia is addressing various transportation and infrastructure needs across different regions. In the Polog region, residents face safety concerns on prioritizing the Tetovo-Gostivar highway due to poor road conditions, such as potholes modernization of European Corridors 8 and a lack 10 to enhance regional connectivity. Regarding Corridor 8, the first section of emergency areas. While a new the highway is under construction, it is not slated for completion until 2028. Additionally, the region lacks functional rail services, though complete, and the Ministry of Transport second section is working expected to begin next year through cooperation with the European Union on the Corridor 8 development to restore and the Skopje–Tetovo–Gostivar European Investment Bank. The railway line. In a separate infrastructure development, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister component of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski announced plans for a new expressway connecting Radovish to Corridor 8 is divided into three sections; the Bulgarian border through Strumica and Novo Selo. The project second is currently in the design and consultancy selection phase, with bids due by October 8. Following environmental and feasibility studies, under construction is expected to begin by next autumn, funded with a target completion date by the Public Enterprise for State Roads. As end of late September 2026, the selection 2028. A procurement process has also begun for a consultancy firm the third, most complex section, which will require extensive tunneling and bridge work. In addition to prepare project documentation Corridor 8, work has officially launched. The selected firm will be tasked commenced on a high-speed railway for Corridor 10. North Macedonia is also collaborating with completing pre-project documentation, as well as environmental, social, and feasibility studies. These studies are projected neighboring countries to take between six expand border crossings and nine months. Once completed, is working with Bulgaria on a tender for joint intergovernmental agreement to construct a contractor will be issued. Minister Nikoloski noted that cross-border tunnel. These developments complement ongoing regional efforts, such as addressing safety concerns on the Public Enterprise for State Roads is in “good financial condition” Tetovo-Gostivar highway and the planned expressway connecting Radovish to finance the project. Bulgarian border. The government continues to focus on large-scale infrastructure projects to improve both domestic transit and international links.

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  1. 2026-10-01 15:02 UTC North Macedonia transport infrastructure development
  2. 2026-09-27 08:53 UTC North Macedonia transport infrastructure development
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