Romania plans transport improvements

Romania is planning a series of transport improvements.
By MJ Woof August 14, 2020 Read time: 1 min
Romania is planning a massive programme of transport infrastructure improvements for 2021-2027 - image © courtesy of Bigandt, Dreamstime.com

Romania is planning a massive programme of transport infrastructure improvements. A budget of €17 billion has been set for the work being planned for the 2021-2027 period.

This compares with the €5.6 billion budget for transport infrastructure improvements, including highway construction and upgrades as well as rail link developments, in the 2014-2020 period. The programme is intended to see 1,700km of highways being constructed.

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