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Bucharest southern half-ring A0 opens, allowing motorists to bypass the capital completely

July 1, 2025

The last 18 km of the A0 southern half-ring, which circles the lower part of Bucharest, were officially opened for traffic on Monday, June 30. Authorities are hopeful that it will lead to less congestion in the city.

By opening this lot, drivers will be able to completely avoid Bucharest’s Ring Road, a single-lane-per-direction road that is extremely congested, especially with trucks.

The road project for the segment began in 2019, with the signing of a design-and-build contract...

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https://www.romania-insider.com/bucharest-southern-half-ring-a0-opens-july-2025
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