Spectacular Viaduct Built Over Cemetery on Transylvania Highway

The Transylvania Highway project continues to push boundaries, this time with a spectacular viaduct being built over the Nădășelu cemetery, near Cluj-Napoca. This impressive feat of engineering, spanning 1.2 kilometers, is part of the crucial A3 highway connecting Târgu Mureș, Cluj-Napoca, and Oradea.

Originally planned to bypass the village, the route was rerouted closer to Nădășelu due to unstable ground conditions in the hilly area. This adjustment necessitated the construction of the viaduct directly over the village's cemetery. While the graves themselves will not be moved, the sheer scale of the structure passing overhead is a striking visual, highlighting the challenges and compromises inherent in large-scale infrastructure development in Romania.

Utilizing the advanced 'balanced cantilever' method, where segments are cast in place extending from pylons, the viaduct represents a significant technical undertaking. The Compania Națională de Administrare a Infrastructurii Rutiere (CNAIR) emphasizes the precision required for this complex technique. Local residents, though having accepted the new route, are faced with this unique juxtaposition of modern infrastructure and ancestral resting places.

This segment of the A3 highway, along with the Topa Mică viaduct, is progressing rapidly, with over 50% completion reported. Funded by the Transport Program 2021-2027, the project is a testament to Romania's commitment to improving its national road network. The Nădășelu viaduct, in particular, stands as a symbol of how development must navigate both geographical and cultural landscapes, creating a landmark that is as much a part of local history as it is a modern transit artery.

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La viaduct se folosește metoda «balanced cantilever». Fiecare grindă este turnată pe loc, segment cu segment, extinzându-se din pilon spre capete, fără sprijin provizoriu pe întreaga deschidere. Tehnica este una complexă și cere precizie