EUR 1 bln contract awarded for mountainous section of Romania’s A8 highway
<p>Romania has awarded the first contract under the National Company for Road Investments (CNIR), selecting a consortium led by SA&amp;PE Construct S.R.L. in partnership with Tehnostrade S.R.L., Spedition UMB, and Euro Asfalt to design and construct Section 1C Sărățeni-Joseni on the A8 Highway, also known as the “Union Highway.” The contract, worth roughly EUR 1 billion (RON 4.94 billion), marks a significant step in the development of the highway’s mountainous section.</p>

<p>The project will be funded through European grants under the Transport Program 2021-2027 and the state budget.</p>

<p>Spanning 32.4 kilometers through Mureș and Harghita counties, the section will feature 39 bridges and overpasses, three unidirectional tunnels, four avalanche protection structures, and two wildlife crossings.</p>

<p>Nearly half of the section - around 16 kilometers - will consist of tunnels and viaducts, with the longest overpass exceeding 1,700 meters and the highest viaduct reaching 45 meters.</p>

<p>The project also includes two short-term parking areas with 12 charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as temporary exits to ensure independent functionality, CNIR said.</p>

<p>The contract has a completion timeline of 54 months, with 14 months allocated for design and 40 months for construction. It is set to be signed once all necessary procedures are finalized.</p>

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<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

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