# Podgorica urban infrastructure development

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/podgorica-urban-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-10-16T10:49:57.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

In late September 2026, residents of Gornja Vrbica in Kučime protested at the Podgorica City Administration to demand a resolution to a decade-long water supply crisis. Mayor Saša Mujović reported that a 700,000 euro permanent water supply project is 95 percent complete, but faces delays due to electricity supply issues identified by CEDIS. As immediate relief, authorities committed to paving a 400-meter road section and investigating temporary water connections.

By early October, the administration expanded its focus to broader urban development. Mayor Mujović highlighted several ongoing and planned infrastructure projects, including a wastewater treatment plant in Botun, a new bridge over the Morača river, and a Western bypass. Additionally, the city completed an 800,000 euro promenade on Ljubović Hill, which includes 2,000 square meters of new green space.

On October 16, the city commenced a 2.4 million euro project to extend Veljko Vlahović Boulevard by 800 meters. This extension, overseen by the Agency for Construction and Development of Podgorica and executed by contractor Crnagoraput, aims to connect Veljko Vlahović Boulevard with Josip Slade Boulevard. The new section is intended to serve as a bypass to divert transit traffic from the direction of Tuzi and the Božaj border crossing. The works include the installation of sewage, atmospheric drainage, sidewalks, and landscaping.

## Claims

- The construction of an 800-meter extension of Veljko Vlahović Boulevard has officially begun. (reported by 2 sources)
- The investment for the Veljko Vlahović Boulevard extension is valued at 2.4 million euros, including VAT. (reported by 2 sources)
- The project aims to create a new bypass around Podgorica to divert transit traffic from Tuzi and the Božaj border crossing. (reported by 2 sources)
- Crnagoraput is the contractor for the boulevard extension works. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Agency for Construction and Development of Podgorica is supervising the project. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Podgorica begins 2.4 million euro Veljko Vlahović Boulevard extension

Podgorica has begun a 2.4 million euro project to extend Veljko Vlahović Boulevard by 800 meters, creating a new bypass to divert transit traffic from Tuzi and the Božaj border crossing.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-begins-24-million-euro-veljko-vlahovi-boulevard-extension

### 2026-10-01: Podgorica advances major urban infrastructure and park projects

Podgorica Mayor Saša Mujović announced the progress of several major urban projects, including the opening of a new 600-meter promenade on Ljubović Hill and the development of a wastewater treatment plant.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-advances-major-urban-infrastructure-and-park-projects

### 2026-09-23: Podgorica Mayor addresses Gornja Vrbica water and road demands

Residents of Gornja Vrbica protested in Podgorica over a decade-long lack of water. Mayor Saša Mujović pledged road repairs and is seeking temporary water solutions due to electricity supply issues.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gornja-vrbica-residents-protest-in-podgorica-over-water-supply-delays

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