Trajanovski: “On-time completed reconstruction and expansion of the section Ponov Most – Bogdanci entrance, as part of the regional road R1109”

Works on the reconstruction and widening of the section from Ponov Bridge – Bogdanci entrance, part of regional road R1109, began in June 2024 with a completion deadline of 12 months, which was fully met as per the contract.

The Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, Koce Trajanovski, in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, the Mayor of the Municipality of Bogdanci, Blazhe Shapov, and numerous guests, officially opened the reconstructed section.

“The reconstruction of this 4.83 km long section included widening of the road and its geometric elements improved—from 5.70 m (5.90 m) to 6.60 m asphalt carriageway width, with shoulders of 1.30 m, berms and gutters of 0.50 m, making the total road width now to be 9.20 m. The construction works were financed from the budget of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, totaling 303,646,570 denars, or approximately 5,000,000 euros. With the completion of this road, the regional road infrastructure is improved, enabling uninterrupted delivery of goods and materials, and enhancing both local and regional connectivity with the surrounding settlements,” stated Koce Trajanovski, Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads.

A complete reconstruction of the road’s substructure was done, including the construction of a new subbase and a completely new superstructure with two asphalt layers. Due to significant damage to the bridge, a full rehabilitation was performed, including reinforcement of the central piers by increasing their cross-section, installation of appropriate waterproofing, and application of two asphalt layers. The structure was widened from 8.00 m to 9.20 m. A vehicle restraint guardrail and a new pedestrian barrier were installed. Additionally, a new leveling solution was implemented at the Stojakovo intersection, mechanically stabilized shoulders were constructed, concrete drainage channels were installed on both sides of the road, along with earth ditches. To ensure the safety of all road users, new horizontal and vertical signage was installed.

The works on the reconstruction and widening of the R1109 regional road section Ponov Bridge – Bogdanci entrance were carried out by Žikol, with project supervision done by EOS Skopje.