The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) has designated a consortium of Romanian and Bulgarian firms for the design and execution of Section 2 of the A8 Motorway, Târgu Frumos – Lețcani. The investment, valued at €896.73 million, is funded through the SAFE Program and represents a strategic pillar for connecting the Moldavia region to the European motorway network, with a completion target of 2030.
The winner of the tender for the 28.6-kilometer segment is the consortium formed by Danlin XXL (leader), Groma Hold LTD, Intertranscom Impex S.R.L., and Evropiski Patishta. The financial bid of €896.73 million was declared the winner, and the contract signing is subject to the absence of appeals within the legal 10-day period. The project includes prioritizing a 4-kilometer segment that will serve as a bypass for the town of Podu Iloaiei, an area currently marked by major traffic congestion.
From a technical standpoint, the section presents high complexity, including the construction of 33 bridges and passages with a cumulative length of 7.8 kilometers, as well as two tunnels. Additionally, the contract provides for the construction of three road interchanges (Podu Iloaiei, Lețcani, and the connection with DN 28) and 13 kilometers of link roads. This section is part of the broader Moțca – Iași – Ungheni motorway project, which aims to modernize infrastructure in eastern Romania.
Recently, CNIR also awarded the contract for Section 3 of the same motorway to the Spanish contractor FCC Construccion, for a value of €771.15 million, excluding VAT. CNIR General Director Gabriel Budescu emphasized that using the SAFE financial instrument allows for the acceleration of these priority projects, with the objective being the inclusion of all motorway segments in phased execution programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value and length of the new A8 motorway section?
The contract is valued at €896.73 million for a 28.6-kilometer segment between Târgu Frumos and Lețcani.
Who will build Section 2 of the A8 Motorway?
The project was awarded to a consortium led by Danlin XXL, including Groma Hold LTD, Intertranscom Impex S.R.L., and Evropiski Patishta.
What are the main technical features of this project?
The section includes 33 bridges and passages, two tunnels, three road interchanges, and a 4-kilometer bypass for Podu Iloaiei.