In a striking move to transform coastal connectivity, Montenegro has announced a €237 million investment in a new bypass skirting the bustling Adriatic town of Budva.
Spanning nine kilometres from Markovići to Lastva Grbaljska, the project—spearheaded by state road company Monteput—promises to redirect heavy transit traffic away from Budva’s urban core, where summer gridlocks have long been the norm.
The bypass, a key phase of a broader expressway along the Montenegrin coast, will thread through eight bridges (1.74 km) and two tunnels (3.98 km), linking the major Podgorica-Budva and Budva-Tivat routes.
Backed by Montenegro’s capital budget and newly included in the national plan following a government reshuffle, the project’s tender is expected by year’s end.
Beyond easing congestion, authorities say the bypass will enhance road safety, cut emissions, and significantly improve the travel experience—particularly for the country’s vital tourist influx.
With an additional €20 million earmarked for land acquisition, Montenegro is setting its sights firmly on sustainable coastal development.
