With the aim of developing tourism and improving infrastructure in the rural areas of the Prespa region, the Public Enterprise for State Roads, under its 2025 Programme, allocated 30 million denars for rehabilitation of the regional road R1307, section from the village of Stenje to the village of Konjsko.
To inspect what has been implemented so far from the planned rehabilitation, an on-site visit was carried out by the Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, Koce Trajanovski, together with the Mayor of the Municipality of Resen, Jovan Tozievski, Members of Parliament Gjorgija Sajkoski and Kire Bozhinovski, the Deputy Director of the Public Enterprise for Maintenance and Protection of Main and Regional Roads, Aleksandar Shukovski, and their professional teams.

The works on the Stenje–Konjsko regional road to date have included rehabilitation of the roadbed over a length of 3,800 metres, including levelling and the installation of 1,300 m³ of sub-base material with a width of 4.5–5 metres. In addition, 3,800 metres have been asphalted, with a total of 1,980 tonnes of asphalt laid, with an average width of 3.6 metres, while the roadbed in the curves has been widened to 4.5 metres.

This rehabilitation is being carried out under the 2025 Programme for Maintenance and Protection of State Roads, implemented by the Public Enterprise for Maintenance and Protection of Main and Regional Roads (PE “Makedonijapat”).
This picturesque area, largely untouched by human activity and where nature looks almost unreal, is ideal for rest and relaxation of all the senses, which is why the Public Enterprise for State Roads is dedicating special attention to improving road infrastructure.
The investment will significantly improve access to the Prespa region, stimulate tourism development, and contribute to the economic growth of local communities.

The Public Enterprise for State Roads has commenced the rehabilitation of two sections of State Road A2, Izvor–Vrbjani and Botun–Klimeshtani, with a total length of 15.1 km and an estimated project value of EUR 5.53 million.

In this regard, the Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, Koce Trajanovski, together with the Minister of Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski, the Mayors of Kichevo and Debrca, Aleksandar Jovanovski and Zlatko Siljanoski, Member of Parliament Gjorgija Sajkoski, and the Deputy Minister of Public Administration, Laze Jakimoski, went for an on-site inspection of the construction activities related to the rehabilitation.

The construction activities began in mid-October, when the Contractor Granit received the Commencement Notice. The works are supervised by GEING, and the planned completion period is one year, i.e. until October 2026.

The rehabilitation of State Road A2 sections Izvor–Vrbjani and Botun–Klimeshtani will enable fast and safe access to two municipalities, the municipality of Kichevo and the municipality of Debrca, improve the road safety, and facilitate the transport of goods and services, thereby contributing to economic development in the wider region

At present, works are being carried out on the Izvor–Vrbjani section, where 3.1 km have been completed so far, and an additional one kilometer is planned to be completed by the end of the year, bringing the total to 4.1 km.

We would highlight the following of the current activities being performed:

• Rehabilitation of the existing carriageway – surface roughening with profiling and scraping;
  • Preparation of the base for asphalting – uniform spraying with bituminous unstable emulsion;
  • Procurement, transport, and laying of the final asphalt concrete (AC) layer; and
  • Construction of the bituminized bearing layer (BBL), including procurement and transport of the asphalt.

The Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, Koce Trajanovski, together with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski, as well as the Mayor of the Municipality of Kichevo, Aleksandar Jovanovski, the Mayor of the Municipality of Debrca, Zlatko Siljanoski, Member of Parliament Gjorgija Sajkoski, and the Deputy Minister of Public Administration, Laze Jakimoski, made an on-site inspection of the construction works on the Kichevo–Ohrid motorway, focusing in particular on the activities related to slope stabilization.

Trajanovski and Nikoloski expressed satisfaction with the progress, which is in line with the planned schedule. During the inspection, expert teams briefed them on the methods and procedures being applied for slope stabilization.

The Contractor and the Supervision Engineer informed them that activities are currently being carried out on subsections 1 and 2, where preparatory works for protective slope measures are underway, including afforestation, installation of geocomposite mesh, and concrete spraying. Furthermore, on the slope at chainage around the 15th kilometer, a solution with a rockfall gallery (rock shed tunnel) is being implemented, with works including drilling and concreting of piles, formwork and reinforcement of the slab,formwork and reinforcement of circular columns, reinforcement and formwork of a retaining wall, etc.

Efforts are focused on ensuring that as much of the motorway under construction as possible becomes functional and is put into operation, enabling easier travel to the tourist center of Ohrid.

The Public Enterprise for State Roads has successfully implemented a project for the rehabilitation of the retaining wall and protection of the regional road R1202 near the Bigorski Monastery, which significantly improved the safety and comfort of all traffic participants. The goal of this project is to ensure the stability of the road infrastructure and to enable an uninterrupted flow of vehicles at one of the most frequently visited tourist locations in the region.

In addition to repairing the retaining wall, a new parking area has been built for travelers and tourists visiting this important Macedonian holy place. As a result, the long-standing parking problem has been resolved and visitor access to the monastery has been improved.

Construction activities began last year and included a series of complex operations:

• Clearing the road alignment of bushes and trees,
• Mechanical excavation and embankment construction,
• Laying a base layer of crushed stone,
• Installing new curbs and a metal pedestrian bridge railing,
• Asphalting of the roadway surface,
• Road marking with reflective paint for increased visibility and safety.

The total value of the project amounts to 569,591 euros, representing a significant investment in improving the road infrastructure and the region’s tourism offering. The contractor was ESKAVATORI-MK DOOEL Import-Export, Skopje, and supervision was carried out by GEING DOO Skopje.

With the completion of this project, conditions are created for safe and smooth traffic flow, while simultaneously promoting tourism development and the preservation of Macedonia’s cultural heritage.

The Public Enterprise for State Roads (PESR) has completed the implementation of several important infrastructure projects in the municipality of Delchevo, aimed at improving the safety and quality of the road network. The total investment for 2025 amounts to 48 million denars.

      ☑️Reconstruction of Regional Roads

As part of the annual program, two regional road sections are being rehabilitated:

     ☑️R1302 (exit from Delchevo towards Pehchevo)

20 million denars have been allocated for the rehabilitation of a section of this road. The works include milling of the old pavement and laying a new asphalt layer over an area of 10,200 m², using a total of 1,400 tons of asphalt.

      ☑️R2341 (Delchevo – Gabrovo village)

22 million denars have been allocated for this road section. The project includes laying a new asphalt layer of 2,120 tons over an area of 12,500 m², as well as constructing shoulders on both sides of the carriageway.

The contractor for the construction works was the Public Enterprise “Makedonijapat.” With the completion of these projects, traffic conditions will be significantly improved, safety will be increased, and more efficient vehicle flow will be ensured.

Roads are not just lines on a map – they are connections that bring development, trade, and safety. At the Congress organized by the Macedonian Association of Road Engineers and dedicated to road infrastructure, where discussions focused on the future, modern planning, new technologies, artificial intelligence, and sustainable management, the Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, Koce Trajanovski, participated as a speaker.

He emphasized that this year, with investments exceeding 500 million euros, the Public Enterprise for State Roads has implemented significant projects and put into operation the express roads Kriva Palanka–Stracin, Gradsko–Drenovo, and 37 km of the Kichevo–Ohrid motorway. Trajanovski also spoke about new projects, stating that the PESR is working on new road sections, reconstructions, as well as technical solutions for the second phase of the Skopje–Blace motorway, on new motorways that are part of Corridor 8 being constructed by Bechtel and Enka, as well as other regional connections.

He pointed out that the focus is not only on constructing new roads, but also on investing in regular and preventive road maintenance through the Road Asset Management System (RAMS), which enables smart planning and monitoring of the road network’s condition. Preventive maintenance means safer roads and lower costs – up to 50% savings.

“Our goal is clear: a modern, functional, and safe road network that connects people and creates opportunities.”