Final Stretch of Western Slovenian Motorway Opened Today

Vipava, 13 August - The final stretch of the motorway leading from Ljubljana to the western city of Nova Gorica and on to Italy will be inaugurated on Thursday. The 11km stretch, considered one of the most technically-challenging road construction projects to date, is being opened ten years after initial plans for it were approved.

Razdrto - Vipava expressway section
The last section of the expressway connecting Nova Gorica with the A1 motorway opens to traffic.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Razdrto - Vipava expressway section
The last section of the expressway connecting Nova Gorica with the A1 motorway opens to traffic.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Razdrto - Vipava expressway section
The last section of the expressway connecting Nova Gorica with the A1 motorway opens to traffic.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Razdrto - Vipava expressway section
The last section of the expressway connecting Nova Gorica with the A1 motorway opens to traffic.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Razdrto - Vipava expressway section
The last section of the expressway connecting Nova Gorica with the A1 motorway opens to traffic.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Razdrto - Vipava expressway section
Preparations for the inauguration of the last section of the expressway connecting Nova Gorica with the A1 motorway.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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