Industriala Street in Chisinau will be completely rebuilt, with four traffic lanes, sidewalks, cycle paths and an overpass across the railway. The construction contract, worth €34.7 million, is due to be signed by November 15, with work scheduled to take two years. The project was presented by municipal authorities at an event in Chisinau, IPN reports.
Mayor Ion Ceban announced that the selection process for the winning bidders in an international tender conducted under the rules of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development had been completed. The work will be carried out by a company from Azerbaijan in partnership with local subcontractors.
The mayor said that the reconstruction of Industriala Street is the second major infrastructure project recently launched by the municipality, following work to extend Mircea cel Batran Boulevard. According to the mayor, upgrading Industriala Street will also help drive economic development in the area, which is home to numerous industrial enterprises.
According to Valentina Flueras, chief engineer at the „Chișinăuproiect” Municipal Design Institute, Industriala Street will serve as a bypass for the capital, improving connections between the Botanica district and the Ciocana area. The road will allow traffic to avoid congested areas, including Uzinelor Street.
The project includes the construction of roundabouts and the installation of modern street lighting and traffic signals. A key component is a railway overpass linking Industrială Street with Sargidava and Transnistriei streets. Underground utilities, including stormwater drainage and gas networks, will also be upgraded. The project also provides for a truck parking area with restroom facilities for drivers, as well as public transport stops.