The works to build the R34.4 Leova – border with Romania road and the state border crossing point with the related infastructure were declarted public utility works of naitonal interest. A bill to this effect was given two readings by Parliament, IPN reports.

To complete the road building works, 8 ha of land in the floodable area in the Prut river meadow northwest of Leova town are to be withdrawn.

The responsible authorities will take measures to ensure the delimitation, registration, formation and transfer of the lots needed to build the R34.4 Leova – border with Romania road and the state border crossing point with the related infrastructure to the State Road Administration.

In accordance with the contractor’s bid, the works will cost an estimated 252.23 million lei. They are to be finished in November 2023.