Roads in Albania have been failing day by day, while their maintenance is often reduced to quick pothole fillings that do not last, or to repairs that do not facilitate movement.
A comparison with one of the roads in Montenegro, that of Kolashin, which is often traveled by Albanian citizens, is enough.
It is well paved and maintained. The signage is visible and functional, and driving along it is a peaceful experience.
The contrast is clear. In our country, the road often seems like a battle against time, a test of patience and courage; while in the neighboring country it is an example of investment, good management, and organization.
This comparison is not only related to the aesthetics of asphalt, but to the way governments manage infrastructure, public money, and respect citizens.
A well-maintained road is more than a concrete bed; it is a clear sign of the care and efficiency of the state.
Unfortunately, our problems are not only related to negligence, but also to the abuses that occur during road construction and maintenance.
Many projects are funded with large budgets, but the materials are often poor, the work is not done properly, and the money that should go to maintaining the roads ends up elsewhere. This is why roads are damaged or collapse very quickly, leaving citizens unsafe and disappointed.
