The urban renewal program of the Fier city center has also affected the area along the Gjanica River in the southern city. The Gjanica River rehabilitation, reconstruction of the existing bridge and construction of a new bridge, dedicated bicycle lanes, construction of the buildings’ facades, lighting installations and the green spaces are part of the project designed to transform this inherited urban mess with illegally built constructions into a social and recreational space the city lacked to date.

Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by the Mayor of Fier Armando Subashi, inspected the progress of ongoing works under this regeneration project for the city.

The Gjanica River bed will be rehabilitated to transform into an important natural asset of the city. The underground parking with a space capacity to accommodate more than 100 cars is expected to eliminate the tradition of double car parking, creating chaos and disturbance for residents. “From a hotspot infections and floods, the area will be transformed into the heart of Fier city we want,” PM Rama said, adding “this is another 3D project that now becomes a reality.”

Work at the construction site continues around the clock in a three-shift system and project is expected to complete in one year.