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Thirrë-Kalimash Tunnel

Thirra Tunnel
Tunnel Thirra.jpg
Overview
Status In use
Route A1
Operation
Opened 2009
Traffic cars
Toll no
Technical
Length 5490 m
No. of lanes 2 (per tube)

The Thirra Tunnel is a highway tunnel in Thirrë, Albania under the A1 Albania–Kosovo Highway. It is part of the South-East European Route 7. The tunnel is of great importance and together with the highway. they have reduced the travel time from six hours to two, with an estimated speed of 80–110 km/h. It also boosted tourism in Albania and deepened the cultural and economic exchanges between Albania and Kosovo.

The structure is 5490 m long, making it the longest tunnel in Albania.


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