Thirrë-Kalimash Tunnel

The Thirrë-Kalimash Tunnel is a highway tunnel in Thirrë, Albania under the A1 Albania–Kosovo Highway. It is part of the South-East European Route 7. The tunnel is of great importance and together with the highway have reduced the travel duration between Tirana and Kosovo border from 8 hours to 3 hours, with an estimated speed of 80–110 km/h. [1] It also boosted tourism in Albania and deepened the cultural and economic exchanges between Albania and Kosovo.

Thirrë-Kalimash Tunnel

Overview
Status	In use
Route	A1
Operation
Opened	2009
Traffic	cars
Toll	yes
Technical
Length	5490 m
No. of lanes	2 (per tube)

The structure is 5490 m long, making it the longest tunnel in Albania.[2]

In 2018, toll booths are being installed on the eastern extremity of the tunnel near Kolsh, as part of making A1 the first toll highway in Albania.

Opening of the Thirrë-Kalimash tunnel (2009)

Hashim Thaçi and Sali Berisha speech