Slovakia Building Europe's Most Expensive Highways Despite Low Traffic Demand

Slovakia is constructing what appears to be the region's most expensive highways, often in areas with minimal traffic demand. The route between Rimavská Sobota and Tornaľa sees only about 6,000 vehicles daily, yet authorities are planning an additional 15 kilometers of modern expressway to complement the recently completed and reportedly oversized Kriváň-Mýtna highway section. While Slovakia needs better road infrastructure, critics argue that building expensive highways in low-traffic areas diverts resources from more pressing transportation needs. The country's highway construction costs have reached record levels, raising questions about the efficiency and prioritization of infrastructure spending in the central European nation.