On June 16, the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration, CNAIR, announced that traffic is reopening on the Transfăgărășan between Bâlea Cascadă (Sibiu County) and Piscu Negru (Argeș County), nearly two weeks earlier than in other years.
During the night, however, the traffic restriction will be maintained due to reduced visibility.
The Transfăgărășan connects Sibiu and Argeș counties and is closed annually between November 1 and July 1 on the road sector between kilometer 104 (Piscu Negru, Argeș County) and kilometer 131 (Bâlea Cascadă, Sibiu County), with traffic permitted on the other sections throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Transfăgărășan reopen this year?
Traffic resumed on June 16, approximately two weeks earlier than the usual July 1 date.
Are there any traffic restrictions on the Transfăgărășan?
Yes, traffic is restricted during the night due to reduced visibility to ensure driver safety.
Which road sector is subject to the annual closure?
The sector between kilometer 104 (Piscu Negru) and kilometer 131 (Bâlea Cascadă) is the one typically closed during winter.