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==Route==
==Route==
The motorway begins right after the [[Republic of Macedonia]]–[[Serbia]] border checkpoint and it continues as a first class motorway for approximately 40 km, when it reaches the Skopje Airport and the interchange with the [[M-2 motorway (Republic of Macedonia)|M-2 motorway (Skopje bypass)]]. Nevertheless, in the {{convert|30|km|mi|ajd=on|sp=us}} part between Skopje Airport and Veles, the motorway splits, creating a gradual distance of several kilometers. The northbound route is the postulated motorway route whilst the slightly longer southbound route, with dangerous bends, is the old road and is being used as a freeway as it is only one-way. Currently, enhanchment works are undertaken in this part. Also, the {{convert|33|km|mi|adj=on|sp=us}} [[Smokvitsa]]–[[Demir Kapija]] section is under reconstruction in order to be brought to motorway standards. Works are due to finish in 2016.
The motorway begins right after the [[Republic of Macedonia]]–[[Serbia]] border checkpoint and it continues as a first class motorway for approximately 40 km, when it reaches the Skopje Airport and the interchange with the [[M-2 motorway (Republic of Macedonia)|M-2 motorway (Skopje bypass)]]. Nevertheless, in the {{convert|30|km|mi|ajd=on|sp=us}} part between Skopje Airport and Veles, the motorway splits, creating a gradual distance of several kilometers. The northbound route is the postulated motorway route whilst the slightly longer southbound route, with dangerous bends, is the old road and is being used as a freeway as it is only one-way. Currently, enhanchment works are undertaken in this part. Also, the {{convert|33|km|mi|adj=on|sp=us}} [[Smokvica]]–[[Demir Kapija]] section is under reconstruction in order to be brought to motorway standards. Works are due to finish in 2016.


==Pictures==
==Pictures==

Revision as of 19:19, 26 August 2015

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M-1 motorway
Route information
Part of E75
Length173 km (107 mi)
Major junctions
North endKumanovo, Serbian border
South endGevgelija, Greek border
Location
CountryNorth Macedonia
Major citiesKumanovo, Skopje, Veles, Gevgelija
Highway system

The M-1 (or A-1) motorway (автопат A-1 ) is a motorway in the Republic of Macedonia an it forms part of the European route E75 (E75). It spans 165 kilometers (103 mi) as a four-lane, tolled, controlled-access highway. It crosses the country from north to south, starting at the border with Serbia near Kumanovo and ending at the Evzoni-Bogorodica border crossing with Greece near Gevgelija . As a part of the Pan-European corridor X (along with route E70) and connection among Macedonia's biggest cities, it is one of vital highways for Macedonian infrastructure, and significant works are currently undergoing for its reconstruction and enhancement.

Route

The motorway begins right after the Republic of MacedoniaSerbia border checkpoint and it continues as a first class motorway for approximately 40 km, when it reaches the Skopje Airport and the interchange with the M-2 motorway (Skopje bypass). Nevertheless, in the 30 kilometers (19 mi)* part between Skopje Airport and Veles, the motorway splits, creating a gradual distance of several kilometers. The northbound route is the postulated motorway route whilst the slightly longer southbound route, with dangerous bends, is the old road and is being used as a freeway as it is only one-way. Currently, enhanchment works are undertaken in this part. Also, the 33-kilometer (21 mi) SmokvicaDemir Kapija section is under reconstruction in order to be brought to motorway standards. Works are due to finish in 2016.

Pictures

References