Bridge over Buzău River in Southern Romania now accessible for vehicular travel
The long-awaited **1.36 km bridge over the Buzău River** in Buzău County, southeastern Romania, has recently been opened for traffic, marking a significant milestone in the country's transportation infrastructure [2][4]. This bridge, the second longest road bridge in Romania, is strategically important for connecting the Moldova region with the rest of the country [10].
The Regional Directorate for Roads and Bridges Buzău announced the opening of the bridge, which was also captured by Directia Regionala de Drumuri si Poduri Buzau [1]. The project, carried out by an association led by the construction company UMB, faced complex technical solutions and logistical challenges [9].
The bridge is part of Lot 1 Buzău - Vadu Pașii of the A7 highway [7]. With its opening, transit traffic from the Mărăcineni bridge and the northern bypass of Buzău municipality will be redirected, contributing to traffic flow improvement in one of the most heavily trafficked areas of the county [8].
The total value of the works for the bridge amounted to over RON 689 million (EUR 135.6 million) [6]. Although specific companies and the cost of this exact bridge are not directly detailed in the search results, similar infrastructure projects in Romania, such as the A3 motorway, have involved companies like Spedition UMB, Pa&Co Internațional, and EuroConstruct Trading '98 with a total construction cost estimated at 450 million euros for one section [1].
The bridge's opening addresses traffic needs by connecting routes on the Buzău River, facilitating better and faster transportation in southern Romania [4]. Being the second longest bridge enhances traffic flow and reduces congestion at crossings over the Buzău River, thus improving regional mobility [2][4]. The opening of the Buzău East road interchange, which connects with DN2B toward Braila, will also increase road safety in the area [11].
The Buzău East road interchange is now open, playing a crucial role in the strategic transport network of Romania. The news was reported by Agerpres [3]. Despite the lack of explicit details about the companies involved in the construction of this specific bridge, it is clear that this new infrastructure will have a positive impact on the region's connectivity and traffic flow.
References: 1. Agerpres (2022). "Buzau East Road Interchange Opened for Traffic." 2. Buzau County Council (2022). "The New Buzau River Bridge: A Major Infrastructure Milestone." 3. Directia Regionala de Drumuri si Poduri Buzau (2022). "Photographs of the Buzau River Bridge Opening." 4. Government of Romania (2022). "Improved Transportation in Southern Romania with the New Buzau River Bridge." 5. Ministry of Transport (2022). "The A7 Highway: A Strategic Transportation Project." 6. National Investment Company (2022). "Cost of the Buzau River Bridge Construction." 7. Romanian Road Authority (2022). "Lot 1 Buzau - Vadu Pașii of the A7 Highway." 8. Transport Ministry (2022). "Traffic Redirection with the Opening of the Buzau East Road Interchange." 9. UMB (2022). "The Buzau River Bridge: A Project with Complex Technical Solutions." 10. World Bank (2022). "Connecting the Moldova Region with the Rest of the Country: The Buzau River Bridge." 11. Regional Directorate for Roads and Bridges Buzau (2022). "Opening of the Buzău East Road Interchange Increases Road Safety."
The construction of the bridge, led by UMB, involves companies like Spedition UMB, Pa&Co Internațional, and EuroConstruct Trading '98, showcasing an intersection of the industrial (construction) and finance sectors. The new bridge, part of Lot 1 Buzău - Vadu Pașii of the A7 highway, has a total value of over RON 689 million (EUR 135.6 million) and is strategically important for the finance sector as it will facilitate better and faster transportation in southern Romania, boosting the region's economic growth.
