The construction of the proposed highway connecting Trebeništa and Qafë Thanë faces dependency on international oversight, specifically from UNESCO. The final determination regarding the project’s feasibility hinges on the outcome of a visit by UNESCO representatives, who are scheduled to visit the site by the end of the summer, though the exact dates have not been confirmed. A primary point of concern relates to the existing proposed route.
UNESCO has expressed reservations because the current alignment traverses an area designated as protected. In response to these considerations, the Municipality of Strugë for “Alsat” has issued a statement affirming its support for the development. The municipality has indicated that it accepts any professional solution put forth, provided that the execution of the capital project guarantees both quality and timely completion.
Their stated position is that all variants emerging from the design documentation and professional analyses are acceptable. However, this support is conditional. The overriding requirement for the municipality is that the final selected route must ensure a functional and effective connection between the new highway and the urban infrastructure of Strugë.
Therefore, while the local government supports the development, the selection of the definitive route remains subject to the technical assessments and ultimate approval from UNESCO.
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The construction of the proposed Corridor 8 Highway, which links Trebeništa and Qafë Thanë, is dependent on international review, specifically from UNESCO. The project’s final viability hinges on the