Delays put in doubt Serbian road deals

The two construction companies in Serbia, appointed for rehabilitation of around 1,100km of motorways, may have their contracts cancelled soon, according to Serbian media. The projects estimated to be worth around €400 million, according to a report by the national news agency Tanjug. Serbian vice president, Zorana Mihajlovic reportedly said that federal government may cancel the work due to violations of deadlines. However, she did not name the companies. For the time being it is an issue between
April 19, 2016 Read time: 1 min
The two construction companies in Serbia, appointed for rehabilitation of around 1,100km of motorways, may have their contracts cancelled soon, according to Serbian media.

The projects estimated to be worth around €400 million, according to a report by the national news agency Tanjug.

Serbian vice president, Zorana Mihajlovic reportedly said that federal government may cancel the work due to violations of deadlines. However, she did not name the companies.

For the time being it is an issue between the state highways agency Putevi Srbije and the companies involved, she said.

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