The idea for constructing a road from Durres to Kukes, and beyond that to Pristina, was originally put forward by former Prime Minister Pandeli Majko in 1999.The vehicle tax which he introduced in order to finance the road became known as the "Majko Tax".
Ideea de construire a unei şosele de la Durres la Kukes, şi apoi la Pristina a fost prezentată iniţial de Primul Ministru Pandeli Majko în 1999. Taxa pentru vehicule care a fost introdusă pentru finanţarea construirii şoselei a devenit cunoscută drept "taxa Majko".