Official sources state that traffic on the A7 “Moldova” Motorway at the Bacău Nord interchange is scheduled to open for drivers on Sunday afternoon or during Monday, following final construction works completed in recent hours by the constructor. This milestone connects the Centura Bacăului sector to the broader highway network, pushing Romania’s total operational high-speed road network closer to the nearly 1,475 km mark.
Bacău Nord Interchange Opening Details and Timeline
According to official sources speaking to HotNews, the final preparation tasks for the Bacău Nord interchange wrapped up over the weekend. The 16-kilometer Centura Bacăului section, inaugurated back in 2020, had been closed for several weeks starting in mid-August so that constructor UMB could execute connection works at both the Bacău Sud and Bacău Nord nodes. The Bacău Sud node opened previously alongside a 47-kilometer stretch from Adjud on August 31, concluding the PNRR funding program targets for that milestone.
Did you know? With the opening of the Bacău Nord node, drivers gain a continuous motorway link spanning over 305 kilometers from Bucharest all the way into the heart of Moldova, combining the A3 and A7 highways.
Current State of Romania’s Motorway Network in 2026
Data from official releases shows that Romania began the year with roughly 1,416 km of operational motorways and express roads. Throughout the year, authorities have added about 59 kilometers of new traffic lanes, including 12.24 kilometers on the A3 motorway between Zimbor and Poarta Sălajului in early August, alongside the 47.1 kilometers on the A7 from Adjud to Bacău. These additions bring the national total to approximately 1,475 km, keeping the country on track to potentially surpass previous annual inauguration records.
Future Construction Plans North of Bacău
Attention has shifted toward the three UMB work lots spanning roughly 77 kilometers from Bacău north to Pașcani, which missed the strict PNRR deadline at the end of August. Ministry of Transport state secretary Horațiu Cosma told HotNews that the immediate objective is extending the open A7 segment up to Săbăoani, north of Roman, by the end of the year. This 49-kilometer stretch from Bacău Nord will bypass the congested Roman urban area on the E85. Meanwhile, the final 28-kilometer section from Săbăoani to Pașcani will likely be finished two to three months into 2027, depending on weather conditions, as funding transitions to classic European non-reimbursable grants under the operational transport program.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Bacău Nord interchange open to traffic?
Official sources indicate the opening is planned for Sunday afternoon or Monday.
How many kilometers of the A7 are currently open?
Roughly 258 kilometers of the 335-kilometer A7 highway up to Pașcani will be open to traffic following the launch of the Bacău Nord node.
What is the next major target for the A7 extension?
According to Ministry of Transport officials, the target is to reach Săbăoani, north of Roman, by the end of the year.
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