Full list of road closures and traffic measures for Tirana Marathon

The annual Tirana Marathon returns this weekend for its eighth year, bringing extensive road closures and traffic deviations across the city.

Why it matters: Knowing the detailed traffic measures helps residents and visitors plan their movements, minimizing inconvenience during the event.

Saturday, October 19 – Fun Run Marathon

• Time: 09:00 to 11:00
• Route: Starts at “Mother Teresa” Square and ends at the “Martyrs of the Nation” Boulevard near the “Cloud” installation.
• Traffic restrictions:
  • Vehicle traffic will be suspended on the specified route, except for emergency and police vehicles.
• Alternative routes:
  • Traffic will be redirected to “Lek Dukagjini,” “Ibrahim Rugova,” “Abdyl Frashëri,” and “Papa John Paul II” streets.
• Mandatory directions at intersections:
  • At the intersection of “Abdyl Frashëri” and “Ibrahim Rugova,” vehicles must follow detours due to closure towards “Martyrs of the Nation” Boulevard.
  • Right turns are mandatory at “Bajram Curri” Boulevard and “Ibrahim Rugova” Street.
  • Similar detours apply at intersections with “Myslym Shyri,” “Ismail Qemali,” and “Papa John Paul II” streets.

Urban transport deviations

• Bus lines affected:
  • Line 1/A and 1/B: Diverted at “Wilson” Square, proceeding through “Sami Frashëri,” “Myslym Shyri,” and “Ibrahim Rugova” streets, then onto “Gjergj Fishta” Boulevard.
  • Line 2: Diverted at “Wilson” Square.
  • Line 3: Diverted at “Kavaja” Street and “Ibrahim Rugova” intersection, continues via “Mine Peza” and “Durrës” streets.
  • Other Lines: Lines 4, 5/B, 8, 9, 10/A, 12/A, 12/B, 13, 14, and 15 will have specific deviations or temporary suspensions.

Sunday, October 20 – Tirana Marathon

• Time: 08:00 to 16:00
• Route: Covers major roads including “Mother Teresa” Square, “Martyrs of the Nation” Boulevard, “Ismail Qemali” Street, “George W. Bush” Street, “Zogu I” Boulevard, “Ded Gjo Luli” Street, “Durrës” Street, “Kavaja” Street, “Myslym Shyri” Street, “Jean D’Arc” Boulevard, “Ibrahim Rugova,” and “Lek Dukagjini” streets.
• Traffic restrictions:
  • Vehicle traffic will be restricted on all mentioned roads and intersections.
• Alternative routes:
  • Use the Middle Ring Road, excluding the segment between the Tirana Court Bridge and “Elbasan” Street.
  • Accessible streets include “Luigj Gurakuqi,” “Dibra,” “Barrikadave,” “Mine Peza,” and parts of “Kavaja” Street from “Technological Bridge” to “21 Dhjetori.”
• Mandatory directions at intersections:
  • At “Elbasan” Street and “Jean D’Arc” Boulevard, right and left turns are enforced.
  • At “Barrikadave” and “Dibra” streets, directions adjusted to avoid “Small Ring” leading to “Zogu I” Boulevard.
  • Similar detours at “Zogu I” Boulevard and “Fortuzi” Street, “Mine Peza” Street towards “Durrës” Street, and “21 Dhjetori” intersection affecting “Kavaja” Street.
• Vehicle restrictions:
  • Mixed transport, heavy vehicles, and passenger transport vehicles (excluding urban buses) are prohibited within the large ring road from 08:00 to 16:00.

Urban transport deviations

• Bus lines temporarily suspended:
  • Line 1/A and 1/B
  • Line 9
  • Line 16
• Bus lines with adjusted routes:
  • Line 2: Diverted at “Wilson” Square.
  • Line 3: Diverted at “21 Dhjetori” and “Karl Topia” Square.
  • Line 5/A: Diverted at “Elbasan” Street bridge.
  • Line 5/B: Diverted from “Karl Topia” Square.
  • Line 6: Diverted via “Zogu I” Boulevard.
  • Line 8: Diverted to “Elbasan” Street and “Student City” roundabout.
  • Lines 12/A and 12/B: Diverted at “21 Dhjetori,” proceed towards “Vasil Shanto” Bridge and “Pallatet me Shigjeta”; other segments temporarily suspended.
  • Line 13: Diverted at “Wilson” Square and “Karl Topia” Square.
  • Line 15: Diverted at “Kavaja” Street and “Muhamet Gjollesha” intersection (21 Dhjetori), continuing behind the Opera and Ballet Theater.

Residents are encouraged to:

• Plan ahead: Use alternative routes and adjust travel schedules.
• Stay updated: Monitor official channels for any changes.
• Participate: Support the marathon by attending or cheering on participants.