Almost half of the national roads remain in poor condition, and the Ministry of Infrastructure prepares an extensive rehabilitation plan supported by a €100 million financing agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Minister Vladimir Bolea stated for IPN that this investment will focus, among other things, on building a road corridor from Briceni to Giurgiulesti, avoiding crossing towns and creating safer, faster roads.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, through the State Road Administration, manages about 6,000 km of roads. Vladimir Bolea expressed regret that around 50% of the national roads require genuine investments due to their unsatisfactory state. He explained that managing these roads demands significant financial resources and time for rehabilitation. Since 2022, with general price increases, construction costs rose considerably, he added. However, the ministry has implemented legislation that enforces EU standards in road construction, requiring certified materials to ensure durability.
To improve work quality, the ministry opened tenders to international companies, and early results show through the completion of the road section to Cimislia and the start of the city bypass construction. The minister said the bypass will reduce pollution and health risks, while bypasses in Comrat, Vulcanesti, and Slobozia are at different implementation stages.
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Investments target at least six road sections and the modernization of the Valeni railway segment to promote eco-friendly transport. The minister emphasized that these measures aim to facilitate economic activity and increase Moldova’s attractiveness for foreign and local investors.
Another important project, the Ungheni–Ungheni Bridge, started in April 2025, will connect Moldova to Romania’s European highway and shorten travel time. “When we talk about highways reaching Ungheni, we talk about connecting Moldova to European transport networks, not bypassing the country,” he said.
The ministry also backs the “European Village” program, which plans over 700 rural infrastructure projects worth more than 3 billion lei to improve living conditions nationwide.
According to the minister, major infrastructure investments aim to improve roads, boost economic development, increase road safety, and better integrate the country into the European space.