The Republic of Moldova and Romania have a number of joint projects related to the construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges between the two countries, Minister of Transport and Road Infrastructure Iurie Chirinciuc stated in the talk show “Place for dialogue” on Radio Moldova channel, IPN reports.

According to the minister, the biggest project is to build a bridge over the Prut River, through which the Ungheni-Iasi-Targul-Mures highway will pass “It will be a European road, with four lanes, to which we will have access in two years. The distance between Chisinau and Iasi will be by about 30 km shorter. It is important that the construction works will start in our country. The costs are covered by the Romanian side,” he noted.

The rehabilitation of the bridge over the Prut between Cantemir and Falciu is another project. “After the rehabilitation, we will have a new border crossing point. There is also a railway bridge, but, owing to problems related to customs organization, most probably it will be used by vehicles or will be a crosswalk,” said the minister.

Iurie Chirinciuc also said that the railroad between Chisinau and Ungheni will also be rehabilitated. “We aim to have the best possible connection with the West,” he stated.