Romanian Transport Official Raises Eyebrows with Fast Bucharest-Bacău Drive on New A7 Highway

Romania is on the verge of opening another 46 kilometers of the A7 highway, connecting Adjud and Bacău. This segment, comprising two lots, will extend the continuous highway travel between Bucharest and Bacău to approximately 286 kilometers. The development marks a significant step in upgrading the transport infrastructure in eastern Romania, a project co-financed by European funds.

However, the opening of this new section has been overshadowed by a claim from Transport State Secretary Irinel Ionel Scrioșteanu. He announced the upcoming traffic opening and boasted about a recent trip from Bucharest to Bacău, which he completed in "2 hours and 11 minutes." This statement has drawn attention and scrutiny.

Scrioșteanu's reported travel time of 131 minutes for the 286-kilometer journey translates to an average speed of about 135.5 km/h. This figure is notably higher than Romania's legal highway speed limit of 130 km/h. The calculation of average speed typically includes slower sections like entry and exit ramps, potential traffic restrictions, and connection zones. Achieving such a high average speed suggests the official's vehicle likely traveled at speeds exceeding 130 km/h for a significant portion of the route, or benefited from exceptionally favorable conditions, possibly including an escort vehicle.

The A7 highway is a strategic project aimed at improving connectivity for the Moldova region to national and European transport networks. Previously, 50 kilometers of the Focșani-Bacău section were opened in December 2025. The upcoming opening of the Adjud-Bacău segment is expected to facilitate smoother and faster travel for motorists along this crucial corridor.