Romania's Mountain Highway: 74% Complete, Tunnel Tests Loom

Romania's Sibiu-Pitești Highway Construction: Progress and Challenges Construction of the Sibiu-Pitești highway in Romania is progressing, with the Ticveni-Curtea de Argeș section nearing completion. Sorin Grindeanu, the interim Minister of Transport, recently provided an update, stating that the section is approximately 74% finished. He acknowledged the complexities of the project, particularly the upcoming testing of the tunnels, describing them as "things that are not simple." Grindeanu's comments highlight the government's focus on infrastructure development and the significant challenges involved in traversing the Carpathian Mountains with a modern highway. "Îi felicit și pe cei care lucrează pe acel tronson," Grindeanu said, praising the workers on the section. This positive sentiment contrasts with the inherent difficulties of the project. The successful completion of this highway segment will represent a significant step towards improved connectivity within Romania, facilitating trade and travel.