Romania sets up Provincia Transilvania de Nord

Romaina’s new Provincia Transilvania de Nord association for economic development will include road and rail projects. Provincia Transilvania – which starts operations in January – will allocate funds, especially for feasibility studies. The organisation has been championed by the Romanian counties of Satu Mare, Maramures, Bistrita, and Sala, according to Romanian media. Road projects include construction of a motorway between Satu Mare and Baia Mare as well as an orbital road system around Baia Mare.
December 18, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Romania’s new Provincia Transilvania de Nord association for economic development will include road and rail projects.


Provincia Transilvania – which starts operations in January – will allocate funds, especially for feasibility studies. The organisation has been championed by the Romanian counties of Satu Mare, Maramures, Bistrita, and Sala, according to Romanian media.

Road projects include construction of a motorway between Satu Mare and Baia Mare as well as an orbital road system around Baia Mare. Also on the horizon is a bridge linking the region with the Ukraine.

Provincia Transilvania will also help financing for cultural, sports, tourism, and educational projects.

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