Financial support received for 3.2 km-long Shipka tunnel in Balkans between Turnovo and Dtara Zagora for which feasibility studies and preliminary design are underway. Japanese Investment Fund will be involved in financing $114 million scheme. Contact vtvuchev@geology.bas.bg to request follow-up. May 2000.
Construction to start during 2001 on 3.3 km-long tunnel under Mount Shipka for E85 road from Ruze to Makaza for Road Executive Agency, value $105 million. Visit www.bulgaria.govrn.bg 10/01.
