An unusual incident occurred today around 6:30 PM in Prishtina, when a heavy-duty truck exceeding the permitted height illegally entered the tunnel near Kurrizi, a space designated for bicycles and vehicles. The truck’s height surpassed the 3.2-meter legal limit, causing serious damage to public infrastructure.
In an official statement, the Municipality of Prishtina confirmed that the tunnel has a strict height restriction of 3.2 meters, and any violation of this limit poses a direct threat to public safety and constitutes a serious traffic offense.
According to the municipality, the illegal entry of the truck resulted in:
- Violation of road traffic regulations
- Endangerment of pedestrian and cyclist safety
- Damage to public property, including ventilation systems and recently installed equipment within the tunnel
“The Capital strongly condemns this irresponsible act and confirms that the case has been immediately referred to the competent authorities for investigation and legal proceedings,” the municipality’s statement reads.
The public is reminded that the tunnel is open only for controlled vehicle circulation, and any excess in height limit is strictly prohibited.
“Any violation of this restriction poses a direct threat to infrastructure and public safety,” the statement adds.
