Motorways in Kosovo

Summary

The Motorways in Kosovo (Albanian: Autostrada or Autoudhë, Serbian: Autoput) are the controlled-access highway system in the Kosovo, that are predominantly under the supervision of the Ministry of Infrastructure. The motorways are defined as roads with at least two lanes in each direction including an emergency lane and a speed limit of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph).[1][2]

The motorway sign in Kosovo.

The motorways in Kosovo are marked with a special road sign, similar to the road sign depicting a motorway in other countries of Europe.[3] The markings has green background and are identified as consisting of letter R and the motorway number assigned by the legislation.

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Motorway Districts Length Description Cities
  Ferizaj, Pristina 60 km (37 mi) The R 6 (Albanian: Autostrada R 6, Serbian: Autoput R 6) is a four traffic lane motorway, spanning 60 km (37 mi).[4] The motorway is completely constructed. It connects Pristina with the city of Skopje in the Republic of North Macedonia via the border crossing in Hani i Elezit.[5] Ferizaj, Fushë Kosova, Lipjan, Pristina
  Pristina, Prizren 129.8 km (80.7 mi) The R 7 (Albanian: Autostrada R 7, Serbian: Autoput R 9) is a four traffic lane motorway, spanning 129.8 km (80.7 mi). The motorway is completely constructed. It connects Pristina with the city of Durrës in Albania via the border crossing in Vërmica.[6] Pristina, Prizren, Suva Reka
  Gjilan, Pristina 47.1 km (29.3 mi) The R 7.1 (Albanian: Autostrada R 7.1, Serbian: Autoput R 7.1) is a four traffic lane motorway, spanning 47.1 km (29.3 mi). The motorway is currently under construction and will connect the east of Kosovo with the west of the country through the cities of Gjilan, Pristina and Kamenica. Gjilan, Kamenica, Lipjan, Pristina

Future projects edit

Motorway District Length Section Description Scheduled completion
Autostrada Prizren – Tetovo Prizren 35 km (22 mi) PrizrenTetovo The construction of the motorway between Prizren and Tetovo in North Macedonia is under planning process.
Autostrada Peja – Prizren Gjakova, Peja, Prizren 65 km (40 mi) PejaPrizren The construction of the motorway between Peja and Prizren is under planning process.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Government of Kosovo. "LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY" (PDF). assembly-kosova.org. p. 4.
  2. ^ Ministry of Infrastructure. "Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan for Kosovo" (PDF). mi-ks.net. p. 53.
  3. ^ "Kosovo Road Traffic Signs" (PDF). adcidl.com. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Milot—Morinë Highway Project Request for Qualification" (PDF). p. 8.
  5. ^ "Route 6: Highway Prishtina—Skopje" (PDF). Riinvest Institute. pp. 29–35. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 June 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Route 6: Highway Prishtina—Skopje" (PDF). Riinvest Institute. pp. 13–28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 June 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.

External links edit

  • Ministry of Infrastructure of Kosovo Official Website