Construction work on the Tirana Bypass has surpassed 50% completion across the first two sections, covering 10 kilometers. Meanwhile, funding for the remaining 11 kilometers is expected to be approved within the first quarter of 2027.

The 21-kilometer project will connect the Tirana–Durres motorway with the Tirana–Elbasan motorway, creating an alternative route that bypasses the capital city.

During an on-site inspection alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Director of the Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH), Ami Kozeli, the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, announced that work on the two sections contracted by the ARRSH has exceeded half of the projected volume.

"This is a highly significant segment, as it establishes a connection between the Durrës–Tirana motorway and the Tirana–Elbasan motorway. It links up at the Kashar junction and emerges near TEG, allowing traffic to bypass the entry into Tirana," the Minister stated.

According to him, the remaining 11 kilometers will be financed through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). For this segment, a grant covering 40% of the financing—amounting to approximately 53 million euros—has also been secured from the Western Balkans Investment Framework. "We expect to approve the financing agreement with the EBRD within the first quarter of 2027, allowing work to commence on the remaining 11-kilometer segment," stated Karakaçi.

The Tirana Bypass is part of the interconnected network of the Blue Corridor, which also includes the Thumana–Kashar segment and the Kashar–Lekaj project.

The Minister also announced that construction on the Kashar–Rrogozhina section is expected to begin by the end of 2026. According to him, the initial expropriations for this concession project are scheduled to take place during November. "I anticipate the first expropriations for the Kashar–Rrogozhina concession to occur within November, and by the end of the year, work will begin on this vital section, which will ultimately link the entire Blue Corridor," he said.

Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the project's impact on traffic and property values ??along the route. “What everyone in this area should keep in mind is the significant increase in the value of their property; meanwhile, any expropriation will undoubtedly be carried out properly, with transparency and in accordance with the law,” stated Rama.

According to the Prime Minister, the completion of the road will allow some of the vehicles traveling toward the south and southeast to bypass Tirana, thereby reducing traffic congestion in the capital. The project aims to shorten travel times and improve connectivity between the country’s main road arteries. The government’s announcement does not provide a timeline for the completion of the entire 21-kilometer bypass.