Construction of an underground parking structure at the main square in Berat is one of the main investment projects in the southwest city. With a floor area of 7600 square meters and parking space for around 200 vehicles, creating a large public space for local residents and visitors to the museum city, an important tourist destination in Albania.

Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by the Mayor of Berat Ervin Demo, stopped off to closely inspect progress of the investment project.

The city’s new parking project is another asset adding up to Berat’s profile as a popular tourist destination for local and international visitors.

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Progress of work on the urban requalification projects are at different stages in the museum city of Berat. One of the projects is the Berat bypass or ring road that would provide for the heavy vehicles bypass the city and will open a new space of integrated urban and rural development.

The city’s new ring road project is expected to have a positive impact on the tourist profile of Berat. Given that the road mainly stretches along the Osum River bank, an embankment will be built along the river in the residential area. The 4.1 km long road will also feature a dedicated bicycle lane, also serving as a city promenade.