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Traffic restrictions in central Bucharest as authorities start work at Unirii platform

June 10, 2025

Traffic is restricted in central Bucharest after local authorities started work at the degraded Unirii platform. Splaiul Independenței, between Națiunile Unite Square and Unirii Square, is the first area with restrictions.

District 4 mayor Daniel Băluță, who heads the reconstruction project valued at RON 800 million (EUR 158.6 million), said that the areas in front of Manuc’s Inn and Unirii Park will be the primary focus in the initial phase. Detour routes, including a temporary...

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