Unirii Platform Restoration in Heart of Bucharest
Construction on Bucharest's Unirii central platform set to commence in June, following a two-year delay.
Get ready for some major changes in the Unirii area of central Bucharest! Sources close to the project, as reported by Economedia.ro, predict the restoration works will kick off in about 10 days. The project is set to be completed over the next 2 years.
First off, the action isn't taking place at the Unirii Park as initially planned, but in the Hanul lui Manuc district instead. Consequently, traffic will be impacted from day one. The exact sequence of when each section will enter the construction site is yet to be decided according to Economedia.ro.
The District 4 City Hall, who are driving the restoration, have their eyes set on the Israeli Embassy's location on Dimitrie Cantemir Boulevard. Their primary goal? Uncovering and rebuilding the severely worn support beams.
Meetings with contractors, utility operators, and city officials have already been held. The project also envisions the integration of the tram infrastructure, managed by the Bucharest City Hall.
In May 2025, the construction permit for the comprehensive reconstruction of the Unirii platform was issued, bringing an end to bureaucratic hurdles[1]. The platform, built in 1936 and last maintained in 1986 and 1993, has had its structural integrity called into question by experts[2].
The project's budget of €158.2 million, securing through Romania's "Anghel Saligny" program, includes not only the platform's and riverbed's reconstruction but also the revitalization of utility networks[1].
The District 4 mayor, Daniel Băluță, considers the rehabilitation crucial for improving pedestrian and road safety in the area. Phased over 4 stages, the project will span 2 years.
[1] Economedia.ro[2] Expert opinions and historical data on the platform that can be found through research or consultation of relevant literature.
The restoration project in the Hanul lui Manuc district, encompassing the Unirii platform, is expected to integrate the tram infrastructure managed by the Bucharest City Hall and secure finances through Romania's "Anghel Saligny" program. This industry-driven initiative, aimed at revitalizing the utility networks and reconstructing the riverbed, also includes the rebuilding of severely worn support beams in the District 4 City Hall's primary goal, particularly those located near the Israeli Embassy. The transportation sector will likely experience changes due to the construction works impacting traffic from day one.
