Šumadija Corridor – Vozd Karadjordje
Mon, 08-31-2026 - 11:28
Project carrier:
Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Serbia
Project title:
Šumadija Corridor – Vozd Karadjordje
Contracting Authority:
Government of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure (financier)
Main contractor:
China Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group LtD
Investor:
„Corridors of Serbia“ LLC
Contractor:
China Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group LtD
Supervision:
“Corridors of Serbia” LLC as the interim supervising entity until the public procurement
Designer:
China Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group LtD
Strategic and legal basis:
- Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Infrastructure between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China (“Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia – International Agreements”, Nos. 90/09, 9/13 – other law, 13/13 – other law, 4/20 – other law, and 7/24 – other law)- Spatial Plan for the Special-Purpose Area of the Infrastructure Corridor of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” (“Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia”, No. 62 of 22 July 2024)- General Design and Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje”, June 2023- Conclusion of the Government recognizing the Project for the Construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” as a project for the construction and reconstruction of public linear transport infrastructure of special importance to the Republic of Serbia, Ref. No. 05: 344-3690/2020 of 14 May 2020- Decision Establishing the Public Interest for the Expropriation, Administrative Transfer, and Partial Expropriation of Immovable Property, in accordance with the planning documents, including land and structures thereon, for the purpose of constructing the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje”, with the Republic of Serbia – “Corridors of Serbia” LLC designated as the ultimate beneficiary of the expropriation, 05 No: 465-2770/2024-1 from 05.04.2024- Location Conditions for the Phased Construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje”, Sector 3, Mali Požarevac – Aranđelovac, together with the Preliminary Design dated September 2024, on the basis of which the Location Conditions were obtained- Location Conditions for the Phased Construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje”, Sector 2, Orašac – Čibutkovica, together with the Preliminary Design dated September 2024, on the basis of which the Location Conditions were obtained- Preliminary Design for the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” – Sector 2: Section 3: Orašac (Belosavci) – Progoreoci, from km 43+000 to km 66+800, and Section 4: Progoreoci – Čibutkovica, from km 66+800 to km 88+821; and Sector 3: Section 5: Mali Požarevac – Orašac, from km 0+000 to km 29+000, and Section 6: Orašac – Aranđelovac, from km 29+000 to km 36+890- Commercial Contract for the Design and Construction Works for the Construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” – Sectors 2 and 3, concluded between the Republic of Serbia, “Corridors of Serbia” LLC, and Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group, Ltd., Ref. No. 05: 48-3598/2026-3, dated 21 May 2026Pre-Financing Agreement for the Design and Construction Works for the Construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” – Sectors 2 and 3, concluded between the Republic of Serbia, “Corridors of Serbia” LLC, and Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group, Ltd., Ref. No. 05: 48-3598/2026-03, dated 21 May 2026
The significance of the project:
The construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” will provide the fastest connection between Eastern Serbia and Central and Western Serbia, as well as Corridors E-75 and E-763. In this way, Eastern, Western and Central Serbia will be connected with Belgrade and Vojvodina to the north, and consequently with Central and Western Europe, as well as with the southern parts of the Republic, namely North Macedonia, Bulgaria and, further, the Middle East and Asia. The connection with the route of the E-763 motorway, Belgrade - South Adriatic, would provide the shortest connection with Montenegro and, via the Port of Bar, with Southern Italy, as well as connections with the seaports of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas. In addition, the construction of this corridor is of strategic importance for connecting local self-governments, ensuring balanced and sustainable regional development, economically developing the entire territory, and increasing employment and living standards through new investments. This means that the construction of the entire section will have significant economic and social importance. The “Vozd Karadjordje” Expressway, approximately 250 km in length, consists of the following sections (based on the General Design):
Section 1: Lazarevac (Čibutkovica) – Aranđelovac
Section 2: Mali Požarevac – Mladenovac – Aranđelovac
Section 3: Aranđelovac – Topola – Rača – Markovac (connection to the Е-75 motoway)
Section 4: Markovac – Svilajnac - Despotovac
Section 5: Despotovac – Bor
Status of the project:
As the Project is being implemented in phases, with Sections 1 and 2 constituting Phase I of the Project, the Preliminary Designs have been completed for 82.72 km, which corresponds to the total length of Phase I of the expressway, and a positive Report of the Review Commission has been obtained. The preparation of the design documentation for the preparatory works and preparations for the commencement of construction works are currently underway.
This Phase I consists of:
- Sector 2, subsection 3: Belosavci – Orašac - Progoreoci, 23.8 km in length
- Sector 2, subsection 4: Progoreoci – Čibutkovica, 22.02 km in length
- Sector 3, subsection 5: Mali Požarevac – Orašac, 29.00 km in length
- Sector 3, subsection 6 : Orašac - Aranđelovac, 7.89 km in length
The technical characteristics of Phase I of the construction are as follows: 3 tunnels with a total length of 2,322 m (4,644 m for two tunnel tubes), 80 bridges with a total length of 9,130 m, 25 overpasses with a total length of 2,218 m, 42 slab culverts, retaining structures with a total length of 5,386 m, 13 grade-separated intersections, 3 parking areas, and 2 rest areas.
Investment value:
1,312,774,094.03 EUR (agreed contract amount for services and works for sectors 2 and 3)
Source of finance:
The Project is pre-financed pursuant to the Pre-Financing Agreement for the Design and Construction Works for the Construction of the Class I State Road “Vozd Karadjordje” – Sectors 2 and 3, concluded between the Republic of Serbia, “Corridors of Serbia” LLC, and Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group, Ltd., Ref. No. 05: 48-3598/2026-03, dated 21.05.2026, until no later than 31.12. 2028. Once the necessary conditions have been met, the Project will be financed from the funds provided under the Loan Agreement, from the budget of the Republic of Serbia, and from other sources of financing.
Project description:
The Project extends from Lajkovac in the west to Mladenovac in the north and Bor in the east. It consists of a two-lane expressway (motorway) with two lanes in each direction, connecting central and eastern Serbia.
On the one hand, it runs in a north – south direction via Mladenovac – Orašac – Aranđelovac and extends to Kragujevac; on the other hand, it connects Lajkovac – Lazarevac – Aranđelovac in an east – west direction, from where it continues towards Rača, Svilajnac, Despotovac and Bor. The road connects to Corridor 11 (A2, “Miloš Veliki” Motorway) in the west near Lajkovac, and to Corridor 10 (A1 Belgrade – Niš Motorway) in the north near Mladenovac and at the central point near Markovac.