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Romania advances major road and rail infrastructure projects

Romania is undergoing extensive infrastructure modernization across its road and rail networks. Major highway projects are reaching critical milestones, including the A7 motorway, where the Adjud–Bacău Sud section is set to open on August 31, 2026, providing a significant boost to connectivity in the Moldova region. Additionally, the Sibiu–Pitești motorway is progressing, with the Tigveni–Curtea de Argeș section nearing 97% completion and potentially opening ahead of its 2027 deadline.

Other regional developments include the modernization of DN73 (Fundata–Câmpulung), which has exceeded 90% completion, and the approval of new projects such as the Brașov–Făgăraș motorway and the Bucharest–Alexandria motorway. In urban areas, Gera has inaugurated new TINA trams as part of a €49 million investment, while Cluj-Napoca is reorganizing bus stops following DN1 improvements.

However, challenges persist. Railway modernization is being hindered by the theft of copper and aluminum cables. Furthermore, traffic restrictions on the Olt Valley (DN7) have been extended until November 15 to ensure worker safety during ongoing works. In Deva, a €22 million public transport project faces significant delays and administrative hurdles regarding funding and documentation.

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A7 Autostrada Moldovei · A7 highway · A7 motorway · Bacău · Brașov · Bucharest · București · CNAIR · Cristian Pistol · Ilie Bolojan · Irinel Scrioșteanu · Ljubljana

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Four major road infrastructure projects received approval from the Interministerial Council, including the Bucharest-Alexandria Motorway. b365.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government approved additional expropriations for utility relocation on Lots 2 and 3 of the Bacău-Pașcani section of the A7 motorway. www.botosaneanul.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Following the initial phase, traffic will be extended to the Bacău North junction of the Bacău Bypass. www.vrancea24.ro · www.desteptarea.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The A7 motorway project is being funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). www.vrancea24.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The A13 Brașov-Bacău motorway will be divided into five distinct lots.
  • [DISPUTED] The opening of the Adjud-Bacău section brings the total length of the A7 motorway open to traffic to approximately 242 km. www.vrancea24.ro · incomemagazine.ro · www.desteptarea.ro
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Traffic will open on the 47.10 km A7 motorway section between Adjud and Bacău Sud on Monday, August 31, at 16:00. www.vrancea24.ro · www.desteptarea.ro · stiri.botosani.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Traffic on DN7 will be diverted to a service road due to construction on the Sibiu-Pitești Motorway until December 31, 2026. jurnaluldearges.ro · www.promotor.ro · sibiu100.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Four major road infrastructure projects, including the Bucharest-Alexandria Motorway, received approval from the Interministerial Council. epitesti.ro · b365.ro
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The A13 Brașov-Bacău motorway will be divided into five distinct lots totaling 174 kilometers.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] An additional 47 kilometers of the A7 motorway will open to traffic on Monday, August 31. incomemagazine.ro · www.vrancea24.ro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The new A7 motorway section between Adjud and Bacău Sud will open at 16:00 on Monday, August 31. www.vrancea24.ro · www.desteptarea.ro

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www. actualdecluj. ro [actualdecluj.ro]