The Romanian Road Authority is planning a multi billion euro scheme to build three new highways commencing in 2014.
The three key projects consist of the Comarnic-Brasov Highway, the Craiova-Pitesti Highway and the Southern Beltway in Bucharest. The completion of all three is projected for 2016-2017.
Russia and Ukraine plan new transport connection
A new transport connection linking Russia to the Ukraine aims to improve traffic and economic links between the two countries. The new connection will allow drivers to travel between The Crimean Peninsula and Kuban in Russia.
The consortium is currently in the process of exploring viable options for the construction of either a bridge or tunnel as a part of the proposed transport link.