The section of road from Tivat to the intersection near Bigovo, covering a length of five kilometers, is set to be asphalted in April, announced Radomir Vuksanović, Director of the Traffic Administration. He made the announcement during a visit to the Tivat–Jaz Boulevard construction site, accompanied by Roko Tolić, Director of Airports of Montenegro, and Željko Komnenović, President of the Tivat Municipality.
“As the summer tourist season approaches, we aim to complete as much work as possible. In April, all four lanes over a stretch of about five kilometers will be asphalted out of the planned 15 kilometers. We will also develop a work schedule for the summer season to ensure continued construction towards Budva,” Vuksanović stated.
He further emphasized that this is one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects, as it includes the construction of the road and the installation of a new pipeline for the Regional Water Supply.
Željko Komnenović, President of the Tivat Municipality, highlighted the significance of the boulevard’s construction, noting that it will reduce traffic congestion and improve vehicle flow. “This project is of great importance not only for our municipality but for the entire Bay of Kotor. Over 20,000 vehicles pass through this road daily, making it one of the busiest in the country. The realization of this project will solve numerous daily issues for residents and tourists,” Komnenović explained.
Roko Tolić, Director of Airports of Montenegro, emphasized the importance of completing the boulevard for better connectivity of Tivat Airport with the rest of the country. “This project is very important for us, especially as we are expecting a record-breaking tourist season this year. It’s crucial that visitors arriving in Montenegro leave with positive impressions and return in the future,” Tolić said.
The project involves a 15-kilometer-long road of boulevard type, featuring a two-meter-wide median strip. The total investment value is approximately 54 million euros, excluding VAT, and it is being implemented with financial support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the statement concluded.
