“The main projects receiving extra budget funds are the Brasov-Cluj-Bors highway (RON335 million); the Bucharest-Brasov highway (RON291.8 million); the Timisoara ringroad (RON54.4 million). The infrastructure maintenance budget was also raised by RON166.64 million,” says a draft government decision by the Transport Ministry.
As per the letter of intent agreed upon with the IMF and the memorandum of understanding with the European Union, the national road company (CNADNR) will receive an additional RON35 million to expand the road toll computerized system.
A new chapter was added to the budget – “civil compensation” – with funds of RON1.81 million for expropriations necessary to build the Cluj north-east ringroad.
According to its amended budget, CNADNR’s income will be RON1.612 billion, while expenses will amount to RON1.611 billion.
(EUR1=RON4.2657)