# Prilep–Bitola transport infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prilepbitola-transport-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-10-11T16:57:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure development between Prilep and Bitola in North Macedonia is advancing through both road and rail initiatives. The Prilep–Bitola motorway project is utilizing new construction standards, such as crushed stone foundations, with the first 12 kilometers of the 40-kilometer route expected to open within a year.

Simultaneously, the government is preparing a new cargo rail service to transport marble products from Prilep through Bitola to international markets. This rail initiative aims to protect passenger traffic by shifting heavy goods to tracks. To prevent disruptions, the Bechtel and ENKA construction consortium is working to bridge railway crossings during the highway construction process. Officials also expressed expectations to restore intercity passenger rail service between the two cities in the near future.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Prilep marble to be transported via new cargo rail service

Vice Prime Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced that cargo rail transport for Prilep marble is entering its final phase, alongside efforts to restore intercity rail and complete the Prilep–Bitola highway.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prilep-marble-to-be-transported-via-new-cargo-rail-service

### 2026-10-08: Prilep–Bitola motorway construction to see first segment open within a year

The first 12 kilometers of the 40-kilometer Prilep–Bitola motorway in North Macedonia are expected to open within a year, using new crushed stone foundation standards for increased stability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prilepbitola-motorway-construction-to-see-first-segment-open-within-a-year

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