 The south entrance of Llogara Tunnel | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Albania |
| Coordinates | 40°12′29″N 19°34′10″E / 40.20806°N 19.56944°E |
| Status | In use |
| Route | SH8 |
| Start | Dukat (north) |
| End | Palasë (south) |
| Operation | |
| Work begun | 14 November 2021 |
| Opened | 5 July 2024 |
| Owner | Republic Of Albania |
| Operator | Albanian Road Authority |
| Traffic | Automotive |
| Toll | none (planned to start in 2025) |
| Technical | |
| Length | 5.9 kilometres (5,900 m) |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Highest elevation | 1,000 m (3,300 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
The Llogara Tunnel is a tunnel located in the south of Albania about 20 km from Vlora.[1] The tunnel that cuts through the Llogara National Park, has a length of 6 kilometers and is the longest in the country. It is expected to significantly improve travel times between the Albanian Riviera and other parts of the country.[2]
- ^ "Rama shared the citizens' impressions about the Llogara tunnel". KosovaPress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Hodo, Genta (2024-07-05). "Albania's Llogara Tunnel opens for traffic | Albania Investments News | SeeNews". seenews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.