Thirrë-Kalimash Tunnel
Overview
StatusIn use
RouteA1
Operation
Opened2009
Trafficcars
Tollno (free)
Technical
Length5490 m
No. of lanes2 (per tube)

The Thirrë-Kalimash Tunnel is a highway tunnel in Thirrë, Albania under the A1 Albania–Kosovo Highway. It is part of the South-East European Route 7. The tunnel is of great importance and together with the highway have reduced the travel duration between Tirana and Kosovo border from 8 hours to 3 hours, with an estimated speed of 80–110 km/h.[1] It also boosted tourism in Albania and deepened the cultural and economic exchanges between Albania and Kosovo.

The structure is 5490 m long, making it the longest tunnel in Albania.[2]

In 2018, toll booths are being installed on the eastern extremity of the tunnel near Kolsh, as part of making A1 the first toll highway in Albania.

Opening of the Thirrë-Kalimash tunnel (2009)

References

  1. "ENKA İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş." October 2010.
  2. "Kalimash tunnel, Durrës, Albania".
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