European Political Community Summit in Tirana/ Police: Here are the roads that will be blocked on May 15-16! citizens
The State Police has undertaken a series of measures to guarantee order and security in the framework of the European Political Community Summit to be held in the capital on May 16.
The Director of the Department of Public Order and Security, First Deputy Rebani Jaupi, emphasized in a press conference that "we have taken all necessary measures to successfully welcome, accompany, secure and escort our European friends."
"On this occasion, we once again ask for the understanding of the community of the capital and beyond, for the temporary restrictions on the movement of citizens and vehicles, which are necessary to guarantee the security and smooth running of the summit that will take place in the capital ," he said.
Jaupi called on citizens for understanding and cooperation. " We also invite you to avoid unnecessary movements in restricted areas and to respect the signage and instructions of Police officers on the ground. For updated information, you can follow the announcements on the official website of the State Police and on our social networks, as well as call 112 for any need or further information ," he said.
Given the large number of high-level delegations, the State Police has planned and will implement the following measures:
I. SUMMIT AREA BLOCKAGE
From 06:00 - 18:00 on 16.05.2025, the entire perimeter of the square where the activity will take place will be inaccessible to pedestrians and vehicles, a perimeter that includes the following roads:
From the intersection with “Jean d'Arc” Boulevard to the intersection with “Myslym Shyri” Street, the segment of “Myslym Shyri” Street from the intersection with “Ibrahim Rrugova” Street to the intersection with “Dëshmorët e Kombi” Boulevard, “Ibrahim Rrugova” Street from the intersection with “Myslym Shyri” Street to the intersection with Kavajë Street, “Ded Gjo Luli” Street, “Urani Pano” Street, continuing along Barrikadave Street to the intersection with “George W. Bush” Street and “Zogu i I” Boulevard to the “former Circus” tunnel.
Starting from this limiting perimeter of the area:
– “Zogu i Parë” Boulevard in the direction of “Skënderbej” Square will be diverted to the Ministry of Justice;
– Durrës Road will be diverted to the Ministry of Education and Sports;
– Kavaja Street will be diverted to the “Tymi” traffic light;
– “Myslym Shyri” street will be diverted to the “Sami Frashëri” street junction;
– Dibra Street at “Selvia” and “Hoxha Tahsim” Street will be diverted to the intersection of “Tefta Tashko” Street.
II. ROAD BLOCKAGES
Complete road blockages:
For security purposes in the passage of delegations coming from the "Mother Teresa" airport (and other border crossing points PKK Hani i Hotit and PKK Morinë) towards Tirana:
a. On 14.05.2025, from 22:00 – 23:00, there will be a complete blockage of vehicle movement on the road axis “Mother Teresa Airport” Rinas – Entrance to the new “Thumanë-Kashar” highway, “Tirana-Durrës” highway - Kashar overpass - Intersection at the former “Shqiponja” Square - New Astir Ring Road - Intersection at “Palace with Arrows” - Old Sauk roundabout - Elbasan Street - “Plaza” Hotel (direction of arrival from the airport to the city of Tirana).
b. On 15.05.2025, from 08:00 to 24:00, there will be a complete blockage of vehicle movement in the time interval of the movement of delegations on the road axis: “Mother Teresa Airport Rinas – Entrance to the new “Thumanë-Kashar” highway – “Durrës-Tirana” highway – Kashar overpass – Intersection at the former “Shqiponja” square – New Ring Road, Astir side – Intersection at “Palace with Arrows” – Old Sauk roundabout – Elbasan Street – “Plaza” Hotel – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibra Street – “Urani Pano” Street – “Skënderbej” Square (venue of the activity).”
c. On 16.05.2025, from 06:30 – 11:30, there will be a complete blockage of vehicle movement on the road axis: “Mother Teresa Airport Rinas-entrance of the new “Thumanë – Kashar” highway, “Durrës-Tiranë-Durrës” highway – Kashar overpass – Intersection at the former “Shqiponja” square – New Ring Road, Astir side – Intersection at “Pallati me shigjeta” – Old Sauk roundabout) – Elbasan Street – “Plaza” Hotel – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibra Street – “Urani Pano” Street – “Skënderbej” Square (venue of the activity).”
d. On 16.05.2025 from 13:00-18:00, there will be a complete blockage of vehicle movement on the road axis: “Shishë “Skënderbej” – Rruga George W. Bush” – Rruga e Elbasani – Roundabout of the old Sauk – New Ring Road, Astir side – “Tirana-Durrës” Highway – New “Thumanë-Kashar” Highway – “Mother Teresa” Rinas Airport.”
Clarification: The crossings will be blocked on both sides, at the moment of the delegations' passage.
Given these blockages at these times, citizens and drivers are asked to follow the instructions of the Police and use the alternative routes that will be suggested:
a. The following axes will be accessible to Rinas:
– Secondary roads of the “Tirana-Qafë Kashar – Rinas” highway;
– Northern Ring Road, branch of “Paskuqan – Institut – Kamëz – Domje – Laknas – Rinas:;
-. For the Astir area, the following connecting roads will be accessible:
– The “Arrow Palace” underpass;
– Overpass of “Teodor Keko” street – Overpass of “Shqiponja” square – connecting branches to secondary roads.
-. For the "Student" area of the city, "Qamil Guranjaku" Street, the block of German villas will have access to the exits on alternative roads with "Bajram Curri" Boulevard, in the direction of Bryl.
– For entry and exit to the “Shefqet Ndroqi” hospital, in the Sanatorium district, there will be occasional diversions according to delegation schedules and they may have access to “Pasho Hysa” street, in the direction of “Ali Demi” street.
III. PARKING BLOCKAGES
– On certain streets in the capital, parking and standing of vehicles will be prohibited for a temporary period. This measure will be valid throughout the day of the summit.
– Vehicles that violate this order will be towed away and appropriate administrative measures will be taken against the drivers.
On 15.05.2025 - 16.05.2025, public/private parking lots will be inaccessible:
– In Rinas, 2 parking lots at the VIP area and 2 private parking lots opposite the VIP area.
– In Tirana, underground parking lots at “Skenderbej” Square, Hotel “Plaza”, Hotel “Tirana”, Building “Torre Drini”, Shopping Center “Toptani”, Tower “Green Tower”.
Given the restrictions, we advise avoiding travel by personal vehicle to Mother Teresa Airport.
I. PARTIAL RESTRICTIONS
There will be traffic restrictions in the areas surrounding the summit venues. On 15.05.2025-16.05.2025, there will be temporary restrictions on vehicle movement on the following road axes:
1. Hotel “MAK Albania” – Stadium “Air Albania” – Street “Dervish Hima” – Street of Elbasani – Street “George W. Bush” – Street “28 Nëntori” – Street of Dibra – Street “Urani Pano” – activity;
2. Hotel “Marriot” – “Dervish Hima” Street – Elbasani Street – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibra Street – “Urani Pano” Street – activity;
3. Hotel “Rogner” – “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard – “Gjergj Filipi” Street – “Dervish Hima” Street, – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibra Street “Urani Pano” Street – activity;
4. Hotel “Plaza” – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibrës Street – “Urani Pano” Street – activity, Hotel Tirana Internacional in activity;
5. Hotel “Xheko Imperial” – “Ibrahim Rugova” Street, “Lek Dukagjini” Street - “Dervish Hima” Street, Elbasan Street - “George W. Bush” Street - “28 Nëntori” Street - Dibra Street - “Urani Pano” Street - activity;
6. Hotel “Radisson” – “Hamdi Garunja” Street – “Ullishtes” Street – Dry Lake Street – Big Ring Road – Sauk – Elbasan Street – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibra Street – “Uran Pano” Street – “Skënderbej” Square (venue of the activity);
7. Hotel “Hilton” – Boulevard “Gjergj Fishta”-Kavaja Street-Unaza e Madhe-Sauk-Elbasani Street-“George W. Bush” Street-“28 Nëntori” Street-Dibra Street-“Urani Pano” Street-activity;
8. Hotel “Ark Boutique” – “Ibrahim Rugova” Street - “Abdyl Frashëri” Street - “Gjergj Filipi” Street - “Dervish Hima” Street, Elbasan Street - “George W. Bush” Street - “28 Nëntori” Street - Dibra Street - “Uran Pano” Street – “Skënderbej” Square (activity location);
9. Hotel “Diplomat 1” – “Sulejman Delvina” Street – “Abdyl Frashëri” Street – “Gjergj Filipi” Street – “Dervish Hima” Street, Elbasani Street – “George W. Bush” Street – “28 Nëntori” Street – Dibra Street – “Uran Pano” Street – “Skënderbej” Square (venue of the activity);
10. Hotel “Holiday In”, Rinas – Overpass at Qafë Kashar – Tirana-Durrës Highway – Kashar Overpass – intersection at the former “Shqiponja” Square – New Ring Road, Astir side – intersection at “Palace with Arrows” – Old Sauk roundabout – Elbasan Road – Hotel “Plaza” (direction of arrival from the airport to the city of Tirana);
(The above restrictions will be in place on 15.05.2025, according to the movement schedules, and on 16.05.2025, from 08:00 to 11:00).
11. On 15.05.2025, from 19:00 – 24:00, there will be partial restrictions on the axis: “Elbasan Road – Sauk District – Highway – “TEG” Roundabout – State Reserves.”
V. STOPPING, RESTING AND STAYING
– On 15.05.205 and 16.05.2025, during the hours of 06:00-20:00, parking and resting of vehicles is prohibited, from the "Ekonomiku" district - Elbasani Street - "George W. Bush" Street and the entire perimeter that has been diverted.
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