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Bacău Bypass to Close for A7 Highway Connection; Traffic to be Diverted

Bacău Bypass to Close for A7 Highway Connection; Traffic to be Diverted

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The Bacău Bypass on Highway A7 will temporarily close from July 15 to August 31, 2026.
  • The closure is necessary to connect new sections of the A7 highway.
  • Traffic will be diverted through the city of Bacău on DN 2, with drivers advised to plan ahead to avoid delays.

The Regional Directorate for Road and Bridges (DRDP) Iași announced a temporary closure of the Bacău Bypass (A7) from July 15 to August 31, 2026. This measure is required to connect new segments of the A7 highway. The contractor requested the closure, which received approval from CNAIR SA and IGPR.

The entire 20.3-kilometer stretch of the Bacău Bypass will be closed to traffic. During this period, vehicles will be rerouted through the city of Bacău via DN 2. DRDP Iași urged drivers to understand the temporary inconvenience and to plan their journeys in advance to prevent traffic jams and extended waiting times.

The Bacău Bypass is a vital part of the Moldova Highway (A7), a strategic infrastructure project for the region. Construction is ongoing for the final section of the Focșani-Bacău segment and three lots of the Bacău-Pașcani segment, with expected completion in 2026. The Focșani-Bacău section spans 95.9 kilometers and is partially open, with some lots expected to open in 2026.

Având în vedere disconfortul temporar creat, facem apel la înțelegere din partea conducătorilor auto, cu recomandarea configurării din timp a deplasărilor, pentru evitarea ambuteiajelor și a timpilor mai mari de așteptare în trafic.

— DRDP IașiRequest for driver understanding and advice on planning travel during the closure.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.