Construction of Corridor 8 will continue with the funding of new phases next year, extending the investment further toward Peqin and Qafë-Thana. According to the expenditure list in the 2027 draft budget, approximately Lek 5.52 billion is allocated for this corridor, making it one of the most highly funded projects among planned road investments, Scan TV reported.

In addition to funds for ongoing contracts, financing is set to begin next year for three new phases stretching from the Gryksh Bridge to Peqin. Lek 800 million has been earmarked for the first phase, while Lek 600 million is allocated for each of the other two phases. In total, these three contracts will receive Lek 2 billion in 2027, with a total cost of Lek 10 billion for their completion.

The budget program also includes two further phases, extending from Peqin to Lekaj. However, no funds are allocated for these segments over the next two years. Financing is scheduled to begin in 2029, with Lek 600 million allocated for each phase; the total cost to complete these sections is Lek 6 billion. These investments are part of the new Elbasan–Rrogozhina route, which has a total length of 40.7 km. The road begins near the former Metallurgical Complex in Elbasan and ends in Lekaj, where it connects to the existing Blue Corridor motorway. The first six phases, currently under construction, cover approximately 20 km of this route.