The construction of just over 2 kilometers of the "Struma" motorway in Bulgaria is set to cost a record-breaking 90 million euros excluding VAT, which equates to 45 million euros per kilometer, marking a new high for building a new autobahn in the country.
Struma Motorway: A Costly Endeavor
Previously, the record for the most expensive autobahn construction was held by the "Ruse-Veliko Tarnovo" motorway, costing a hefty 60 million leva per kilometer (approximately 30 million euros) without VAT, but the "Struma" project has now surpassed that, nearly doubling the cost per kilometer.
- The "Struma" motorway project is expected to cost 45 million euros for each kilometer.
- The total cost for the 2-kilometer stretch is projected to be 90 million euros.
- This project is now the most expensive autobahn construction in Bulgaria.
The "Struma" motorway is part of a larger infrastructure development project aimed at improving transportation links across the country. The high cost reflects the complexity and challenges associated with constructing such a motorway in the region, including the need for advanced engineering solutions and possibly overcoming difficult terrain.
While the cost is significant, it is expected to bring substantial economic benefits to the area, improving connectivity and potentially boosting tourism and trade in the region.
