The new bridge over the Danube between Giurgiu and Rousse, and a realistic scenario. What we know about the project so far:

Tuesday, Sep 3, 2024

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Giurgiu-Ruse 2 bridge project advances, but completion may take a decade despite new funding and studies.

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The Giurgiu–Ruse 2 Bridge project, intended to be a third bridge connecting Romania and Bulgaria across the Danube, is finally moving forward after over ten years of discussion. Currently, only two bridges connect the countries despite sharing over 406 kilometers of border along the river. The Romanian Road Company has launched a tender for the Feasibility Study, which will cost 7 million euros from European mobility funds. This study aims to define the bridge’s exact location, type, dimensions, and whether it will be road/rail combined, as well as estimate construction costs and timelines. While Romania will lead the design and execution, Bulgaria will handle infrastructure work on its side. Despite the current momentum, similar past projects suggest that from the study phase to inauguration could still take nearly a decade. The decision to proceed with Giurgiu–Ruse was based on factors like urban development, proximity to Bucharest, and existing plans for road connections in Bulgaria.

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