Ibrahim Rugova highway

Today we overcome the last barriers that hinder the free movement among citizens to be together all the people who have European values ​​and to build bridges of cooperation, said at a ceremony on the occasion of the release of the first segment of 38 kilometers Vërmicë-Merdare. Symbolic ribbon cutting, are released for 38 kilometers first Vërmicë-Merdare, which will bring more Kosovo with Albania. Ribbon cutting makes President Kosovo, Atiefete Jahjaga, Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha and U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel. Solemn ceremony attended by senior officials of the institutions of Kosovo, President Atifete Jahjaga, Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, Speaker Jakup Krasniqi, Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha, U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, other officials and many citizens. President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, has said today overcome the last barriers that hinder the free movement among citizens to be together all the people who have European values ​​and to build bridges of cooperation. "The inauguration of the first kilometers in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo Nation Road, built with standard and modern settings is the beginning of a work desired and waited too long, Kosovo and Albania are realizing today. I cut the distance and facilitate communication between us, if we create the circumstances to develop and prosper soon to become part of the great family of European nations, "said Jahjaga. Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said that this road has special significance not only the citizens of Kosovo, but also in Albania and the region, and represents a major project in the history of Kosovo, a strategic investment for infrastructure and economic development , which will provide the best opportunities for free movement of people and goods. "It has been a decade since behind us barbed wire, crossing borders terrific unlawful and violent evictions left behind unjust history, shared borders and to this day has become just war and liberation. To this day the mountain collapsed rocks slot, slit banged old mentalities. Forever behind us remain captivity and isolation. Kosovo saw the birth of this project would not the. Introduced Today, the dream is becoming a reality, "said Thaci. Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha, has spoken about the importance of highway which brings even more Kosovo and Albania, ensuring in this way a historical dream of generations on. "This is a work of great significance. Marks the dawn of true political, economic, social, Kosovo, is the way in which the Republic of Kosovo contributes to peace, stability, cooperation and regional integration, is the way in which the Republic of Kosovo invests in the future of its excellent European citizens , is the path of rapid development of Kosovo, "Berisha said. U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, after congratulating the people of Kosovo for the new highway, said that this is a very important day, because Kosovo is now closer to Europe. "This way, as the president said, bringing Kosovo in the heart of Europe at a time when others are closing their borders, Kosovo is opening its borders and is becoming a very important part of Europe," said Engel. He congratulated Prime Minister Thaçi and Berisha for the construction of the highway, which will unite Kosovo with Albania. U.S. Ambassador Christopher Dell said that the inauguration of this road section is yet another step towards the dream of former Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova, whose name keeps this highway. "When we see this in this part of the work carried out within 18 months is really an important moment and I hope that since this road was built with European standards will allow me to feel a little American pride, because they have helped to carry out this work on time, "said Dell. The cost of construction of the first 38 kilometers of the highway from Vermica to Suharekë has cost 330 million euro. Works on the highway will continue until the end of the whole project, which is expected to be completed in November next year. Highways Vërmicë-Merdar is considered historical project for European integration and Kosovo Albanians in the EU. Works on this highway is performing company "Bechtel-Enka". Highways, work on which started on April 25 last year, will be closed and entry-exit system will only highway connections. The width of the highway will be 28 meters, which will be 4 circular strips of 3.75 meters, 2 strips for deceleration of 3 meters, as well as green belt between width of 4 meters. The design speed along the entire length of the highway is 120 km per hour and, where environmental permit characteristics allow, it is also possible to develop a project speed of 140 km per hour. Highway is a continuation of the Durres-Morine highway, or "The Way of the Nation", linking the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Albania, Kosovo and enable the access to the sea linking the Kosovo border extreme point, Merdaren port Durres. Inauguration of the first segment of highway Today will be issued for circulation 38 kilometers first Vërmicë-Merdare. In this case solemn ceremony, which is held at 11.00 in Vërmicë will be attended by senior officials of Kosovo and Albania, as well as many citizens. Infrastructure Ministry officials have estimated that the completion of the first part of this highway is a great reach in the history of the state of Kosovo, and that this project will open the country's doors to an economic development perspective, and communication with peoples of the region and beyond. The cost of construction of the first 38 kilometers of the highway has cost 330 million euro.Punimet the highway will continue until the end of the whole project, which is expected to be completed in November next year. Otherwise, highways Vërmicë-Merdar is considered historic project and the European Kosovo Albanian integration in the EU. Works on this highway is performing company "Bechtel-Enka". Highways, work on which started on April 25 last year, will be closed and entry-exit system will only highway connections. The width of the highway will be 28 meters, which will be 4 circular strips of 3.75 meters, 2 strips for deceleration of 3 meters, as well as green belt between width of 4 meters. The design speed along the entire length of the highway is 120 km per hour and, where environmental permit characteristics allow, it is also possible to develop a project speed of 140 km per hour. Highway is a continuation of the Durres-Morine highway, or "The Way of the Nation", linking Kosovo with Albania and creates opportunities to the sea linking the Kosovo border extreme point, Merdaren Durres port.