The expansion works of the Mircea cel Batran Boulevard in Chiainau have begun. The project, amounting to 22.5 million euros, will be carried out by a company from Kazakhstan in partnership with local firms, and will be supervised by a company from Romania. The details of the works were presented by the general mayor, Ion Ceban, during the launch event, reports IPN.

The mayor of the capital described the commencement of the works as a historic moment for the municipality of Chisinau. According to him, the project represents the result of a long period of work and will contribute to the expansion of the capital towards the outskirts.

Mircea the Elder Boulevard is set to be expanded on the section between Professor Ion Dumeniuc and Bucovinei streets, with the necessary infrastructure being arranged. The project provides for three traffic lanes per direction, bicycle lanes, the expansion of the electrical network necessary for trolleybus traffic, including the arrangement of public transport stations and a roundabout.

The works are expected to be completed within 24 months. The execution contract was awarded following an international tender.