The Directorate for Traffic has received approval to continue construction of the Cetinje–Čevo–Nikšić road, specifically the Čevo–Nikšić (Paprati) section, which is approximately 22 kilometers long.
The Environmental Protection Agency ruled that an environmental impact assessment report is not required for this project’s implementation.
The agency’s decision states that the investor must comply with the project documentation, applicable technical standards, and all environmental protection measures outlined in the documentation both during the project’s operation and in case of accidents.
The Directorate for Traffic submitted the request in early July. The planned route of the main road passes through cadastral parcels in Čevo, Ubli, Lastva, Ćurćići, Milojevići, Drenovštica, Bogetići, and Stubica.
Terrain elevation along the route starts at 835 meters above sea level (masl) near Čevo and gradually rises to about 1,056 masl at Vranačka ljuta. From there, the terrain gently descends over a long distance to above Javorov dol at 1,002 masl, then continuously drops to the endpoint at Paprati, where it connects with the Danilovgrad–Nikšić highway at 506 masl. The total length of the section is approximately 22 kilometers.
Recently, the 23-kilometer Cetinje–Čevo section was opened for traffic. The contractor for that segment was the Nikšić company AD Mehanizacija i Programat, with a contract value of about €33 million.
This road is part of a larger planned route connecting Cetinje and Nikšić, being constructed in two phases. The total project cost is expected to be around €80 million. In May, the Directorate stated that the final design and revision of the main construction project for the Čevo–Nikšić section are nearing completion.
The opening of the Cetinje–Čevo section not only improved access to Čevo but also created a functional bypass around Cetinje. This allows traffic headed to Lovćen National Park, Njeguši, and further to Kotor to be diverted outside the city center, reducing congestion and improving safety.
The next steps include continuing construction toward Nikšić and building the Krstac–Kotor road, establishing a new route linking central and southern Montenegro: Nikšić–Čevo–Cetinje–Njeguši–Kotor.
Procedures are underway in compliance with environmental protection and cultural heritage regulations, as well as public interest determinations required for expropriation of properties along the planned road. These steps are prerequisites for obtaining a construction permit.
Depending on the progress of these procedures, preparation of tender documentation and public calls for selecting contractors and technical supervisors will follow, according to the Directorate.
