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Romania motorway infrastructure developments

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2026-10-30 12:54 UTC → 2026-11-03 23:47 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Bucharest Ring Road (A0) is scheduled to open 13 kilometers of new sections between Afumati, Pantelimon, and Cernica on October 26. This opening aims to connect the A1, A2, A3, and DN1 motorways. However, the Ministry of Transport reported delays in the project, specifically noting that Lot 3, constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in association with Baxcom, was expected to be finished a year earlier. Consequently, the Ministry has requested a contractual analysis and the application of penalties to contractors. In late October, significant traffic restrictions were reported on other major routes. The A2 motorway experienced a temporary closure of the connection ramp to the A0 for asphalt works. Additionally, a 17 kilometer section of the A10 Sebes–Turda motorway was closed for emergency repairs to address road degradation. The National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) defended the closure as a safety measure, though former transport official Horatiu Cosma criticized the decision for diverting heavy traffic onto the congested DN1 road. Regarding the A0, the opening of Lot 3 and Lot 4 is now scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 14:00. This connection between the A3 and A2 motorways is intended to allow transit traffic to bypass the congested existing Bucharest Ring Road. CNAIR Director General Cristian Pistol stated the opening follows the completion of safety works, including protective barriers and rainwater drainage systems. The combined cost for these two lots was approximately 710 million lei, excluding VAT.

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