A large rock mass broke loose near Bardhoc, on the section of the Nation’s Road leading to the Morinë border crossing, after rainfall hit the area. The incident blocked vehicle movement for several minutes, once again drawing attention to safety on one of the most important road arteries in the north of the country.
The rock fell onto the roadway
The falling rocks onto the carriageway caused a temporary blockage of traffic on this section of the Nation’s Road. Vehicle movement was interrupted for several minutes, until work began to clear the route.
The incident happened near the village of Bardhoc, in the direction of Morinë, an area where traffic remains heavy because of the link to the border crossing.
No vehicles were passing at the moment of the collapse
According to the reported information, no vehicles were passing through this part of the road at the moment the rock mass broke loose. This avoided possible consequences for drivers and passengers.
The fact that there were no injuries or vehicle damage was linked to the lack of traffic in the seconds when the rocks fell onto the road, not to any preventive measure announced in advance.
Traffic reopened after intervention with heavy machinery
The maintenance company intervened with heavy machinery to remove the rock mass from the road. Clearing the section made it possible for traffic to return to normal within about an hour.
The incident once again highlights the vulnerability of mountain roads to rainfall and falling rocks, especially on sections where even a short blockage creates risk and delays for traffic.
Unstable weather in Kukës is once again showing direct consequences for road infrastructure, while safety on such routes remains dependent on the response after an incident, not necessarily on its prevention.