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April 20, 2026
Tunnel Under Belgrade Center: Work Begins Tomorrow, How Long Will It Last and Which Streets Will Be Closed?
The start of preparatory work for digging the tunnel that will connect the Sava and Danube slopes, specifically Kamenicka Street near the Faculty of Economics and Bulevar Despota Stefana, has been postponed until tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21.
TL;DR
- Preparatory work for the tunnel construction, connecting the Sava and Danube slopes, starts on April 21.
- Affected streets include Jovan Avakumovića and a section of Bulevar Despota Stefana, leading to traffic closures and detours.
- Public transport lines (33, 48, 58, 96) will have altered routes and temporary stops.
- The tunnel will be approximately two kilometers long with two tubes, each having two lanes, and will not accommodate pedestrians but will be used by bus lines.
- Construction involves demolishing buildings between Lomina and Gavrila Principa streets, displacing residents and commercial spaces.
- The project aims to reduce traffic on the Ada Huja-New Belgrade route by 14% and cut travel time by 10%.
- The estimated cost of the project is 220 million euros, with financing secured through a state loan.
- The construction is being carried out by the Chinese company Power China.
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