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Basarab Overpass Traffic Restricted for Repairs in Bucharest
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Basarab Overpass Traffic Restricted for Repairs in Bucharest

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Traffic on Bucharest's Basarab Overpass is restricted to one lane between Nicolae Titulescu Boulevard and Grozăvești Street due to repair work.
  • The restrictions began Sunday night and will affect traffic flow, with further work planned on the opposite side of the overpass starting in August.
  • Public transport lines, including trams 4 and 11, are suspended or rerouted, with a new shuttle line introduced.

Traffic on Bucharest's Basarab Overpass is now subject to significant restrictions as repair work commences. Starting Monday, June 29, traffic will be limited to a single lane on the section between Șoseaua Nicolae Titulescu and Șoseaua Grozăvești. This measure is part of ongoing repair efforts that are expected to continue for some time.

Drivers are advised to proceed with caution, maintain safe distances, and adhere to temporary signage and police instructions. The current phase of work involves dismantling scaffolding, cleaning concrete elements, and repairing cracks that have appeared over the years. Tram lines 4 and 11 have been suspended and replaced by line 54, while line 44 will operate with additional vehicles. A new shuttle line, 610, has been introduced to connect key areas.

Suntem și azi pe șantierul de la Basarab! La fix o săptămână de la startul lucrărilor, deja o bună parte din schele sunt montate. Muncitorii dau jos burlanele, lucrează la curățarea tuturor elementelor de beton, ca să poată repara fisurile apărute de-a lungul anilor, curăță calea de rulare a tramvaielor și toate elementele de sus și până jos ale pasajului.

— Primăria Bucureşti (Bucharest City Hall)An update from the Bucharest City Hall on the progress of the repair work on the Basarab Overpass.

According to the Bucharest City Hall, the work is being expedited during the summer months when traffic volume is typically lower. In August, the repairs will shift to the other side of the overpass, with traffic being mirrored. By September, as the new school year begins and traffic increases, there will be occasional closures of certain road sections.

Tram services are expected to return to normal by September 1. The city administration aims to complete the majority of the repairs this summer to minimize disruption.

Din noaptea de duminică spre luni, se închide calea pe sensul Bd. Titulescu – Șos. Grozăvești, unde vom demara lucrările. Șoferii vor circula pe cealaltă cale, în dublu sens. Din luna august, ne mutăm cu lucrările pe pe calea Grozăvești – Titulescu, iar cealaltă cale se redeschide circulației în dublu sens.

— Primăria Bucureşti (Bucharest City Hall)The City Hall's explanation of the traffic diversion plan for the Basarab Overpass repairs.
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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.

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