Uncertainties surround re-introduction of tolls on Albania-Kosovo highway

TIRANA, Sept. 5 – Uncertainties surround the reintroduction of tolls on the highway linking Albania to Kosovo following a late March protest that turned violent, temporarily suspending the operation of country’s first toll road after local residents and businesses in Albania and Kosovo opposed the tolls as too high. The government and the Albanian concessionaire have announced the application of the new revised toll fees on the so-called Highway of Nation will start on Sept. 17 following a five-month suspension after the toll booths were burned down at the violent protest and a new reduced fee was set for residents…