Construction is commencing on a key connection, Corridor 10, in Macedonia

Work will commence shortly on the Demir Kapija-Smokvica section of Macedonia’s Corridor 10 highway. The work is being funded by financing worth €100 million from the European Investment bank (EIB) in addition to €353 million that the Macedonian Government is providing from its other sources. The highway will provide and important link between Macedonia and its neighbours when the work is complete.
May 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Work will commence shortly on the Demir Kapija-Smokvica section of Macedonia’s Corridor 10 highway. The work is being funded by financing worth €100 million from the 1054 European Investment Bank (EIB) in addition to €353 million that the Macedonian Government is providing from its other sources. The highway will provide and important link between Macedonia and its neighbours when the work is complete.

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