An alarming situation was recorded on the Qukës-Qafë Plloçë road axis, where a mountain massif broke away and completely blocked traffic.
The event is particularly worrying considering that this axis cost 260 million euros and was inaugurated only two months ago, after 16 years of work.
After the collapse, the Albanian Road Authority reacted by finding the only "culprit": bad weather.
In its official response, the ARRSH stated that heavy rainfall has caused the escarpment to crack and rocks to slide at km 35 of the axis.
The ARA should have known that such weather conditions are common during this period and should have been foreseen in the design so that the road would not be damaged by the first rainfall.
According to the ARRSH, working groups on the ground are assessing the situation and have taken measures to create a temporary bypass, in order to divert traffic and guarantee safety. The axis, according to the announcement, is open and under continuous monitoring.
Finally, the ARA calls on drivers to reduce speed, maintain a safe distance, and avoid sudden braking.
ARRSH post:
The heavy rainfall that has swept the country has caused the escarpment to crack and stones to fall onto the road at km 35 of the Qukës-Qafë Plloçë axis.
The working groups on the ground are assessing the situation and have taken all measures to create a temporary bypass in order to divert traffic in this segment, avoiding the risk to road users.
The entire axis is open, easily accessible and under constant monitoring.
The Albanian Road Authority calls on all drivers to reduce speed, maintain a safe distance and avoid sudden braking.