Fruskogorski Corridor: Serbia’s Longest Tunnel and Largest Bridge Almost Ready for Traffic!
Did you know that Serbia is about to get its longest tunnel and the largest bridge over the Danube? Yes, you read that right! The Fruskogorski Corridor, connecting Novi Sad to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina via Ruma, Šabac, and Loznica, is expected to be completed next year. But let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on.
Danube Bridge – 70% Complete, and We’re Counting the Days!
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić personally visited the construction site of the bridge near Petrovaradin, part of this grand project. According to him, the bridge is already 70% finished, with plans to connect it by April and open it before the end of the year. Three bridges are being built in Novi Sad, and Vučić claims this will be a time of unprecedented construction and development for the entire Vojvodina region.
The “Iriški Venac” Tunnel – 3.5 Kilometers of Pure Engineering Magic
The Fruskogorski Corridor is not just about bridges. The route will feature Serbia’s longest tunnel, “Iriški Venac,” stretching 3.5 kilometers. Imagine driving through a mountain instead of over it! This is a massive engineering feat and a real challenge for the construction teams.
Why Is This Corridor Important?
This road connects the E75 highway (Belgrade-Novi Sad-Subotica) with the newly built Ruma-Šabac highway and the fast road Šabac-Loznica. This will link Vojvodina with the western and northwestern parts of Serbia and establish an efficient connection with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. In short, it’s a strategic project aimed at easing traffic and boosting the regional economy.
How Many People and Machines Are Working on This Giant Project?
According to data, over 1,000 workers and 54 units of machinery and equipment are engaged just on the bridge. That’s a serious operation working around the clock to finish the project on time.
But Is Everything Really That Great?
Like any big project, there are critics. Will the deadlines be met? Will the quality be up to par? How much will this corridor truly contribute to regional development, and how much will it just be another expensive construction project hyped by the media? Time will tell.
Conclusion
The Fruskogorski Corridor is definitely one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Serbia in recent decades. With the longest tunnel and the largest bridge over the Danube, this project has the potential to change the traffic map of the region. But the real test will come when it’s all finished and people start using the road.
What do you think? Will the Fruskogorski Corridor bring a traffic revolution or is it just another big media story? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s optimistic and who’s skeptical!
