Bar–Boljare Highway: €3.6 Million Contract Signed for Design of the Andrijevica – Berane – Boljare Section
Montenegrin state-owned company Monteput has signed a contract to prepare the project documentation for the construction of a new section of the Bar–Boljare highway, connecting Andrijevica, Berane and Boljare. This project is an important stage in the development...
The Montenegrin state-owned company Monteput has signed a contract for the development of project documentation for the construction of a new sectionof the Bar – Boljare highway, connectingAndrijevica, Berane and Boljare. This project is an important stage in the development of the national transport network and will provide improved connectivity between the central and northern parts of Montenegro.
Project details: what is known so far
According to the official statement ofMonteput, the contractor for the development of the conceptual design has been selected as the consortium of companiesCDS Project – Via Project – Geotin MNE.
Section length:50 km Cost of design work:3,654,000 euros (excluding VAT) Completion period:14 months from the date of signing the contract
The development of project documentation is part of a broad strategy to modernize Montenegro’s road infrastructure and a continuation of work on the construction of theBar – Boljare highway, a key route that will connect the country’s Adriatic coast with Serbia.
Why is the Andrijevica – Berane – Boljare section important?
This section is acritically important part of the Bar – Boljare route, as it will:
Provide fast and safe transport links between Montenegro’s northern regions and the border with Serbia.
Reduce travel time between Podgorica and the northern parts of the country.
Contribute to the region’s economic development, attract investment and increase tourist traffic.
Reduce the burden on the existing E-65 highway, which currently remains the main route between the central and northern parts of the country.
Bar – Boljare highway: current status and prospects
The Bar – Boljare motorway project is strategically important for Montenegro’s transport infrastructure. The first phase, the Smokovac – Mateševo section, was officially opened in July 2022 and significantly improved connectivity between Podgorica and the north of the country.
The Montenegrin government plans to complete the entire route project, which is divided into several stages:
Smokovac – Mateševo(completed in 2022, 41 km)
Mateševo – Andrijevica(in the design phase)
Andrijevica – Berane – Boljare(at the stage of developing project documentation)
Full implementation of theBar – Boljare highwaywill create a key transport corridor that will ensure fast and comfortable travel between Montenegro and Serbia, as well as improve logistics for international transport.
When will construction of the new section begin?
After the conceptual design is completed, which is expected within14 months, the next stage will be the development of the main design and the search for financing.
At present,the exact start dates for constructionof the Andrijevica – Berane – Boljare section have not been announced,
however, Montenegrin authorities say work on the project will continue without delays.
The Ministry of Capital Investments previously stated that various financing options are being considered, including public investment, loans from international banks and partnerships with private investors.
What does this project mean for Montenegro?
Fast connection with Serbia:completion of the Bar – Boljare highway will connect Montenegro’s coast with Serbia’s largest transport hubs.
Economic growth:improved infrastructure will attractnew investmentsand give a boost to business development in the country’s northern regions.
Tourism development:it will be easier for tourists to reach Montenegro’s mountain regions, which will have a positive impact on thetourism industry.
Freight transport optimization:the new route will provide faster and more convenient logistics solutions for businesses.
Thus, the Bar – Boljare highway project and, in particular, the development of the Andrijevica – Berane – Boljare section, will become an important step in the development of Montenegro’s transport infrastructure, contributing to the country’s economic and tourism growth.
