The sectoral ministries of the Republic of Moldova and Romania have announced the launch of feasibility studies for the construction of four new bridges over the Prut River. The projects include the construction of bridges at Costesti (MD) – Stanca (RO), Leova (MD) – Bumbata (RO), Leca (MD) – Falciu (RO), and Barboieni (MD) – Raducaneni (RO). The feasibility studies are expected to take approximately 12 months, IPN reports.
The financing contracts between Romania’s National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration and the winning company that will conduct these feasibility studies were signed during the Moldova-Romania transport working group meeting, held in Chisinau from February 5 to 7.
The four signed contracts will be financed from Romania’s state budget.
"We want these bridges to facilitate citizen mobility and access to European transport networks. The Prut has not had this many bridges since the interwar period," stated Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolea.
According to the official, this marks a significant step in aligning Moldova’s infrastructure with Romania’s—a process that will continue at the same scale in the future.
"We have signed the contracts for the first design phase of these bridges. We will continue developing railway, naval, and aviation infrastructure, integrating them to make the Republic of Moldova more competitive in the European space," said Romania’s Secretary of State for Transport and Infrastructure, Irinel Ionel Scriosteanu.
"European funds will continue to contribute to infrastructure development, enhancing Moldova’s competitiveness," added the Romanian official.
The feasibility study for the Ungheni (RO) – Ungheni (MD) bridge has already been completed, and construction is set to begin on April 26. Symbolically named the "Bridge of Flowers," it will feature decorative elements that pay tribute to the historic "Bridge of Flowers" event from 1990.
