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".
Идеата за изградба на пат од Драч, преку Кукес, до Приштина, првенствено беше предложена од страна на поранешниот премиер, Пандели Мајко, во 1999 година.