New Bridge Over Prut River Risks Becoming 'Museum' for 2 Years Due to Access Road Delays

The "Bridge of Union," a modern crossing over the Prut River, is nearing completion and is scheduled to be finished this autumn. This significant infrastructure project aims to enhance connectivity between regions, but its immediate utility is hampered by a critical lack of supporting infrastructure.

Despite the bridge's structural completion, traffic will be unable to flow because the necessary connecting roads and a border control point are still missing. These vital access components are currently navigating the authorization process, a bureaucratic hurdle that is expected to cause substantial delays.

Authorities estimate that the construction of the connecting roads and border facilities will take approximately 18 months to complete. Consequently, the bridge is not anticipated to be fully operational for traffic until an estimated 2028, leaving the impressive structure to function as a "museum" for an extended period.