Initially, the construction contract for the Cernavoda-Medgidia highway section had been awarded to French constructor Colas. The Transport Ministry cancelled the contract in April 2011, as the constructor asked for extra EUR8 million to carry out works, after the highway’s route had been changed.
A new auction was organized and consortium Astaldi – Max Boegl, which also constructs the Medgidia – Constanta section, was the winner. The contract was signed on September 21, 2011 and works on the Cernavoda – Medgidia section started on October 7.