Transylvania Motorway Section Nearing Completion, Traffic Expected by Year-End

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan visited the Transylvania Motorway construction site on Friday to assess the progress of work and consult with contractors. The visit focused on sections connecting Nădășelu, Topa Mică, and Poarta Sălajului, as well as the Românași interchange.

During the inspection, Bolojan spoke with Romanian contractor Dorinel Umbrărescu, known as the "king of asphalt." Work on the Nădășelu–Mihăiești and Mihăiești–Zimbor segments, totaling 24.59 km, is nearly 97% complete, with an estimated finish date in October 2026. The Zimbor–Poarta Sălajului stretch (12.24 km) is 99% finished and expected to be completed by August 2026, while the Românași interchange is 90% done, also targeting an August 2026 completion.

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Bolojan announced that the new sections will connect to the existing motorway from Cluj, allowing traffic to flow towards Zalău by the end of this year. Complex viaducts facilitating this interconnection are also nearing completion. "From December 1st, we should be able to drive without restrictions on the new 40+ km of motorway between Cluj and Zalău," the Prime Minister stated on his Facebook page.

This significant infrastructure investment, spanning 42.78 kilometers and featuring two interchanges, 14 bridges, and 18 viaducts, is financed through European and national funds. The total project cost exceeds 4.6 billion lei, with 1.28 billion lei coming from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The Prime Minister also met with Cluj-Napoca Mayor Emil Boc to discuss administrative matters related to PNRR projects.

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