New €11 million bypass opens around Slobozia Mare
After nearly two decades of anticipation, the ring road around Slobozia Mare village has officially opened. This new section, which is almost 17 kilometers long, will help alleviate heavy traffic in the village. Additionally, it will provide a shorter route to Giurgiulesti Port and the border with Romania.
Local residents have been advocating for the construction of a ring road for many years.
"Since 2007, we have been writing letters to all levels of government because residents have come to the city hall, demanding that heavy-duty vehicles stop passing through the town. These vehicles have been damaging their homes and posing a risk of accidents. Design work began in 2019-2020, construction started in 2024, and today we are very happy and proud that we finally succeeded," says Tatiana Gălățeanu, the mayor of Giurgiulești commune.
The bypass road has additional lanes on the ramp to accommodate heavy traffic.
“Honestly, we are not from around here, but the road is very good. We were really surprised. I used to work here during the Soviet era, and the roads were very poor back then.”
“I am going to the village of Văleni for work. This is my first time driving on the new road. The previous road was destroyed, but now it will be much better.”
“This is a wonderful road. It’s truly extraordinary.”
The main beneficiaries of the new section will be transporters and businesses.
"This year, we have an abundant harvest of fruit. I believe they will benefit from a road of exceptional quality that is very safe, and certainly, everyone will enjoy it," says Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
"I remember that last winter, there was a major construction site here, with a lot of equipment and many people involved. Today, we are witnessing the opening of this much-anticipated segment, which will help economic agents save on transportation costs for goods to and from Giurgiulesti Port. This development will also alleviate traffic for the citizens of Lunca Prutului, Văleni, and Slobozia Mare," said Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament.
The construction cost over 11 million euros and was financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The project included the development of the roadway, intersections, and public transport stations.
