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The North Section of M6 Metro Line has received the Building Permit

METROREX S.A. announces the obtaining of the Building Permit for Lot 1.2 of M6 Metro Line , marking a significant step forward in the progress of the “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (M6 Metro Line. 1 Mai – Otopeni)”. This section, known as the North Section, will link the Romanian capital to its main air gateway, Henri Coandă International Airport, thereby providing a vital connection within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

The construction is being carried out by the Gülermak Ağir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhüt A.S.-Somet SA Joint Venture under the design and build civil works contract signed with Metrorex S.A. for this section, which includes a 7.6 km route between Tokyo and Aeroport Otopeni metro stations.

At present, the Gülermak Ağir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhüt A.S.-Somet SA Consortium is preparing the Technical Execution Project necessary for issuing the Notice to Proceed with the construction works.

The North Section, Lot 1.2, spans a distance of 7.6 kilometers, including the stations Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I.C. Brătianu, and Aeroport Otopeni. This route will also include six interstation segments: Tokyo – Washington, Washington – Paris, Paris – Bruxelles, Bruxelles – Otopeni, Otopeni – Ion I.C. Brătianu, and Ion I.C. Brătianu – Aeroport Băneasa.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (M6 Metro Line. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is one project of public utility and national interest, with the design and execution of the North Section financed by the state budget and external refundable funds – external loan from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

This new and rapid connection is designed for all residents of the capital, business professionals, commuters, and tourists, offering enhanced opportunities for business, travel, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. The new metro line will serve an area with a high demand for fast, safe, and efficient transportation, significantly improving traffic safety.

Traffic restrictions at Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere

Metrorex announces changes for the implementation period of the restrictions in the area of Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere. The restrictions, initially scheduled to begin on July 6, 2024, will come into effect as of July 13, 2024, at the request of the Intercommunity Development Association for Public Transport Bucharest-Ilfov (TPBI).


Execution activities at the future Piața Montreal metro station on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, as part of the execution contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1 Mai-Tokyo” require the need to close the three existing traffic lanes on Mărăști Blvd., between Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere.


The restriction measure is scheduled for 6 / 7 July, 2024; any possible modification will be announced through an updated notice.


The traffic deviation plan is approved by the Technical Traffic Commission of the Bucharest City Hall, the Transport Department, through the Approval no. 4257/08.04.2024, by the Bucharest Streets Administration and by the Bucharest Traffic Police, through the Notice no. 2791116 SSR/BS/10.05.2024.


Traffic deviation and road signage in the works area will be carried out in accordance with the legislation in force.


This will be signaled through the installation of information signs about the restriction at the intersections: Ion Mihalache Blvd. – Aviator Popișteanu Street, Aviator Popișteanu Street – Expoziției Blvd., Parcului Street – Expoziției Blvd. – Aviator Traian Vasile Street, Mărăști Blvd. – Alexandru Constantinescu Street and Mărăști Blvd. – Mareșal Alexandru Averescu Blvd.


Pedestrians will cross at the existing crossings at the ends of the restricted road section.


The preparatory operations for the traffic diversion will be carried out with the support and under the supervision of the Traffic Police.


We would appeal once again to the goodwill of traffic participants in the next period of time and we would like to thank all parties affected by the inconvenience of the construction works for the M6 Metro Line in advance for their understanding.

Road traffic restrictions in the area of Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere

Bucharest, June 27, 2024 – For construction activities within the contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1 Mai – Tokyo”, METROREX announces road traffic restrictions, scheduled to enter into force on July 6 until July 7, 2024. The traffic restriction measure is imposed by the works plan for the future Piața Montreal metro station on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section. Any changes that may occur along the way will be announced by an updated information notice.


The traffic deviation plan has been approved by the Technical Traffic Commission of the Bucharest City Hall, the Transport Department, through Approval no. 4257/08.04.2024, by the Bucharest Streets Administration and by the Bucharest Traffic Police, through Approval no. 2791116 SSR/BS/10.05.2024.


The traffic restriction will be established in the area of Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere and consists in the occupation of the three existing traffic lanes on Mărăști Blvd., on the Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere connection.


The diversion of traffic in the area of the works will be carried out in accordance with the legislation in force and will be signaled with the installation of information signs about the restriction at the following crossroads: Ion Mihalache Blvd. – Aviator Popișteanu Street, Aviator Popișteanu Street – Expoziției Blvd., Parcului Street – Expoziției Blvd. -Aviator Traian Vasile Street, Mărăști Blvd. – Alexandru Constantinescu Street and Mărăști Blvd. – Mareșal Alexandru Averescu Blvd. Pedestrians will cross the road at the existing crossings at the ends of the restricted road section.


The preparatory operations for the traffic diversion will be carried out with the support and under the supervision of the Traffic Police.


“We would appeal once again to the goodwill of traffic participants in the upcoming period of time and we would like to thank in advance all those affected by the inconvenience for their understanding regarding the construction works for the M6 Metro Line. Great projects are built through great efforts, with the participation of all those who will benefit from them, and we are doing our utmost to ensure that the inconvenience is kept to a minimum”, says Mariana MICLĂUȘ, General Director of the Metrorex S.A. “The M6 Metro Line is another major project in the development of the Bucharest metro, extending the existing network and increasing the mobility of the population of the Bucharest metropolitan area and the city of Otopeni. M6 is a project for Romania! “, says the General Director of the Metrorex S.A.


M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link from Gara de Nord (North Railway Station) to the Otopeni International Airport. It will have a route of 14.2 km and will comprise 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a project of public utility, of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

Road traffic restrictions on Șoseaua București – Ploiești

Bucharest, June 20, 2024 – For preparatory activities in the framework of the implementation contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” at the future Gara Băneasa metro station on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, METROREX announces road traffic restrictions, scheduled to come into force on June 29, 2024.


The traffic diversion plan has been approved by the Technical Traffic Commission of the Bucharest City Hall, the Transport Department, through Approval no. 212464/17.01.2024, and by the Bucharest Streets Administration and the Bucharest Traffic Police, through Approval no. 2791087 SSR/BS/10.05.2024.
The traffic restriction will be established on Șoseaua București-Ploiești, in the area of Gara Băneasa – Fântâna Miorița and consists in closing two traffic lanes towards Bucharest (lane I and lane II). Road traffic will operate on two lanes in each direction of Șoseaua București-Ploiești, in the above mentioned area.


The preparatory traffic deviation operations will be carried out with the support and under the supervision of the Road Traffic Police. Traffic diversions in the construction area will be carried out in accordance with the legislation in force.


“M6 Metro Line is another major project in the development of the Bucharest metro, extending the existing network, increasing the mobility of the population of the Bucharest metropolitan area and the city of Otopeni. M6 is a project for Romania! We appeal to the understanding of traffic participants in the following time. Great projects are built through great efforts, with the participation of all those who will benefit from them”, says Mariana MICLĂUȘ, General Director of the Metrorex S.A. “M6 is a local, regional and international collaboration, which shall provide the first direct fast link between the North Railway Station (Gara de Nord) and the Henri Coandă International Airport, integrating regional air, rail and road transport flows and providing a main intermodal connection pole in the Trans-European Transport Network, contributing to the development of sustainable mobility and to the achievement of the EU objectives in terms of sustainable mobility”, says the General Director of the Metrorex S.A.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link from the North Railway Station (Gara de Nord) to the Otopeni International Airport. It will cover 14.2 km and will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni. This new and fast connection is addressed to all residents of the capital, business people, commuters, tourists and will ensure improved opportunities for business, travel, environment and quality of life. The new metro line will serve an area with high potential demand for fast, safe and efficient transportation. Traffic safety will also be significantly improved.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which provides for the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

Metrorex and the Ministry of Transport have signed the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilence Plan) funding contract

Bucharest, June 4, 2024 – Metrorex and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure signed today the financing contract for the project “M6 Bucharest: 1 Mai -Tokyo section (6 stations) with a total length of 6.6 km” financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNNR).


The investment objective “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” is a public utility project of national importance, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and has a value of 9,337,084,108 lei.

 
“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” will have 12 trains, a route of 14.2 km and will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni. The project is divided into two lots: Lot 1.1 South Section (1 Mai – Tokyo), 6.6 km long and comprising 6 stations, and Lot 1.2 North Section (Tokyo – Otopeni Airport), 7.6 km long and comprising 6 stations.

 
This new and fast connection is designed for all the capital’s residents, business people, commuters, tourists and will ensure improved opportunities for business, travel, environment and quality of life. The new metro line will serve an area with high potential demand for fast, safe and efficient transportation. Traffic safety will also be significantly improved.

 
The M6 Metro Line, entirely underground, will provide a high-capacity rapid transport system between the Henri Coandă Otopeni International Airport-Bucharest and the central area of the city, thus contributing to the development of the regional economy and improving the urban environment by reducing road congestion, traffic accidents and air pollution. 

Happy Anniversary to all the children!

Bucharest, May 31, 2024 – UP ALL THE FLAGS!

That’s how the adventure began today in Străulești for the children who love the metro!
METROREX offered its most cherished passengers, the children, an unforgettable day – in preview for the 1st of June, the International Children’s Day.
METROREX General Director, Mariana Miclăuș, welcomed the children who are passionate about the metro upon the arrival of the ‘Children’s Metro’ at Străulești Depot, the place where trains are right at home!
The youngsters enjoyed the exciting trip, whilst the eldest ones welcomed the technical explanations provided live by METROREX specialists.
The more they asked, the greater the curiosity of the young guests (some of whom are future engineers or mechanics), and the greater the joy felt by everyone.
The drawings brought by all the participants in the event have already beeen on display in the exhibition ‘We put children’s drawings in the spotlight’ at the Străulești Metro Museum.
You can therefore add this exhibition to your agenda for the 1st of June.
Thank you all who have chosen to spend this day with us!
The METROREX event was organized together with the representatives of the Constructors appointed for the design and build of the civil works for the South and North Sections of the M6 Metro Line: Alsim Alarko – Makyol Association, respectively Gülermak Ağir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhüt A.S.-Somet SA and with the support of the representatives of the consultant in this project, the International consortium: PADECO CO., LTD., ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD, METROUL S.A.
Merry Anniversary, dear children, from all of us!

Traffic restriction on Șoseaua București-Ploiești

From Tuesday, 21 May 2024, at 10.00 am, traffic will be restricted on lane 1 of the slip road between General Ștefan Holban Street and Selgros Cash & Carry.


The STB station at the junction of General Ștefan Holban Street and Șoseaua București – Ploiești, in the direction of Otopeni – Bucharest, is being relocated by approximately 100 metres towards Otopeni.


Traffic restriction occurs as a result of site activities under the construction contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1 Mai-Tokyo” at the future Aeroport Băneasa metro station, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.


Traffic will be restricted according to the plan approved jointly by C.N.A.I.R. and I.G.P.P.R.


Road signage is carried out according to legal requirements applicable.


We would like to thank all traffic participants on the above mentioned route for their understanding.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017,as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Traffic closed on Grațioasă Street

From Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Grațioasă Street will be closed to traffic between the terminus of tram line 5 and Șoseaua București – Ploiești.


The traffic restriction occurred as a result of construction work carried out under the contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” at the future Aeroport Băneasa metro station, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.


Traffic will be closed according to the plan approved jointly by C.N.A.I.R. and I.G.P.P.R.


Road signage is carried out according to legal requirements in force.


We would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route and all residents in the area for their understanding.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Relocation of STB bus station Aeroport Băneasa

On Monday, May 13, 2024, from 10.00 am, S.T.B. will relocate the “Aeroport Băneasa” bus station approximately 50 metres from its current location, in the direction of Otopeni.


Starting from Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the traffic on the beltway in front of the Băneasa Airport will be temporarily closed for two days.


This change occurs as a result of the preparatory activities under the construction contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1 Mai-Tokyo” at the future Aeroport Băneasa metro station on the future alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.


The action of moving the bus station is done with the approval of the responsible authorities.


Signage of the works and relocation of the STB station will be carried out according to legal requirements in force.


We would thank all STB passengers and traffic participants on the above mentioned route for their understanding.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Temporary traffic restrictions at the Piața Presei Libere Passage

Access to the Piața Presei Libere Passage will be restricted from April, 23 to April 25, 2024, 11:00 pm – 06:00 am.

Topographic operations are in progress, under the construction contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo”, in the Piața Presei Libere Passage, at the future Montreal metro station on the alignment of the future M6 metro line, South Section.

The installation of the topo markers in the passage is carried out with the approval of the Traffic Police, General Directorate of the Bucharest Police.

With the exception of the intervals mentioned above, the traffic on the specified road segment will continue under normal conditions.

IMPORTANT: traffic is not restricted or diverted on the roadway outside the passage.

Signage of the works will be carried out in accordance with legal requirements and, upon completion of the works, traffic will be reopened and the road signs will be restored to their original condition.

In order to minimize the inconvenience caused to traffic, works will be carried out exclusively at night.

We would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!