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Slovakia highway project on track

Construction of the D1 highway stretch connecting Presov and Kosice in Slovakia is said to be well underway.
November 18, 2019 Read time: 1 min

Construction of the D1 highway stretch connecting Presov and Kosice in Slovakia is said to be well underway. Around 50% of the work required has so far been completed and the stretch could be ready for traffic in the second quarter of 2021. Driving the tunnel section at Presov commenced three months ahead of schedule. In all the work is costing €327.4 million, with €278.3 million being provided by the EU.

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