Highway Authority Admits Bypass Construction Delays, Will Miss 2027 Deadline

Slovakia's highway authority has acknowledged changes to its construction timeline, admitting it will not complete a planned bypass project by the originally promised 2027 deadline. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from activists and politicians, who accuse the authority of misleading the public. The National Highway Company, which manages Slovakia's highway construction and maintenance, had previously committed to completing the bypass within the next few years as part of broader infrastructure development plans. The delay represents another setback for Slovakia's highway construction program, which has faced repeated scheduling issues and cost overruns in recent years.