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The first “mole” on the SOUTH Section, 1 Mai – Tokyo, is heading for the starting point

The first “mole” that will dig one of the two tunnels of the M6 Metro Line, on the SOUTH Section, within the framework of the 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”, is heading to the future Tokyo metro station, starting tonight.

For a giant, agabaritic machine like the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine), preparations involve successive stages, starting with transportation to the starting point of the tunnel boring (the future Tokyo metro station), continuing with the assembly of the parts of the “mole” in the special space set aside for this process, and ending with the moment when the machine can start the actual work of digging the tunnel 24/7.

Starting tonight, March 3-4, the component parts of the TBM will be transported throughout the week. The mechanical shield, the cutting head, which weighs 128 tons, is among the first parts to arrive at the future “Tokyo” metro station.

The assembly of the components will start next week and will last about a month.

The public will be informed about the start of TBM’s work through official communications.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. It will have 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.

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

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Traffic restrictions update at Piața Montreal

METROREX announces changes in traffic restrictions in the Piața Montreal area, Mărăști Boulevard, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section.

According to the Traffic Opinion renewed until 15.04.2025, on the basis of the approved Traffic Plan for the works for the M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section, there are changes in the traffic flow in the above-mentioned area, for site activities required by a new phase of works for the future „Piața Montreal” metro station.

In two stages, two lanes will be restricted on Mărăști Blvd., near the junction between the exit direction of the underground passage “Piața Presei Libere” (from Șoseaua București – Ploiești) and the overpass ramp, with the permanent provision of one lane for each of the two traffic flows.

IMPORTANT: The traffic flows of the two lanes will be signalized accordingly.

Protected pedestrian circulation is ensured on sidewalks/pedestrian walkways and pedestrian crossing shall be at the existing pedestrian crossings in the area/built during the works.

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

The preparatory operations for the traffic diversion will be carried out with the support and under the supervision of the Road Brigade, starting from Thursday, 27.02.2025.

We would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route, as well as residents and businesses operating in the vicinity of the work areas for their understanding.

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

Updated information on traffic restrictions at Fântâna Miorița, Gara Băneasa, on Șoseaua București – Ploiești

For execution activities in the framework of 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”, METROREX announces changes in traffic restrictions in the area of Fântâna Miorița, Gara Băneasa, Șoseaua București – Ploiești, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section.

According to the renewed Traffic Opinion, based on the Traffic Plan approved as part of the works for the M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section, until 15.05.2025 there will be changes in the traffic flow in the above mentioned area, for site activities required by a new stage of works for the future “Gara Băneasa” metro station. As a result, the work will be carried out by occupying two traffic lanes towards the exit from Bucharest (lanes I and II).

Road traffic will follow two lanes of the Șoseaua București – Ploiești, in the area of Fântâna Miorița.

Traffic to and from Tipografilor Street will flow on one lane.

In order to ensure safe pedestrian crossing, the existing pedestrian crossing will be relocated from its current location at the exit of the intersection towards Piața Presei Libere.

Traffic management for the implementation of restrictions will be done in the presence of the Road Brigade.

The estimated date for the implementation of the restrictions is 28.02.2025, with the provision that this planning may be postponed sine die in case of unfavorable weather conditions.

Metrorex would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding, as well as residents and companies operating in the vicinity of the work areas.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. It will have 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.

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

Updated information on traffic restrictions and extensions to these restrictions along the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section, 1 Mai – Tokyo

Updated information on traffic restrictions and extensions of traffic restrictions on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, 1 Mai – Tokyo:

– Gara Băneasa – Aeroport Băneasa interstation, until 30.09.2025;

– Aeroport Băneasa metro station, until 30.04.2025;

– Aeroport Băneasa – Tokyo interstation, until 30.09.2025;

– Tokyo metro station, until 31.03.2025;

We would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route, as well as residents and companies operating in the vicinity of the works area for their understanding.

Metrorex announces updated information on the extension of traffic restrictions for works on M6 Metro Line, South Section, 1 Mai – Tokyo

For execution activities in the framework of the 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”, METROREX announces the extension of the traffic restrictions on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.

According to the Opinions renewed by the relevant authorities, traffic in the following areas is restricted as follows:

– in the 1 Mai area, at night, traffic is closed from 10:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m., on Carpați, Mircești and Caransebeș streets, except for residents and public transportation, during the execution of the works related to the project. The traffic participants are asked to use during this time the alternative routes around the works area (via Pajurei Street, Jiului Street, towards Poligrafiei Boulevard), according to the road signs installed from the intersection of Bucureștii Noi Blvd. / Șoseaua Chitilei / Calea Griviței;

– in the area 1 Mai – Pajura, traffic restrictions are extended until 30.09.2025;

– in the Pajura area, the traffic restrictions are extended for the entire period of the building permit, no. 80/12.12.2023, issued by the Ministry of Transport, until March 22, 2027;

– in the areas Pajura – Romexpo – Piața Presei Libere, the restrictions are extended until 30.09.2025;

– in the Gara Băneasa area, the restrictions are extended until 31.01.2025;

– for the future 1 Mai, Aeroport Băneasa and Tokyo stations, the extension Opinions are in the process of being issued, and we will come back with updated information when we receive the decision from the relevant authorities.

Metrorex would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding, as well as residents and companies operating in the vicinity of the work zones.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. It will have 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.

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

The works for the Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1 Mai – Tokyo are financed by PNRR. Financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

Work begins on the Ion I.C. Brătianu metro station – North Section

Metrorex announces the release of the Order of Commencement of Works for the Ion I.C. Brătianu metro station, one of the stations of the future M6 Metro Line, North Section. It represents an important step forward in the implementation of the “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)”.

In the coming period, the teams of specialists of the appointed constructor, Gülermak Ağir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhüt A.S. – Somet SA, will start the preparatory activities, the site organization works and the first stages of construction.

M6 Metro Line will have 12 new stations, a total route of 14.2 km of double track, on which 12 new modern trains will run.

The North Section (Lot 1.2) is the segment between Tokyo and Otopeni Airport stations, is 7.6 km long and will include six new stations: Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I.C. Brătianu and Aeroport Otopeni.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a project of public utility, of national interest, being financed from the state budget and external reimbursable funds – an external loan from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

The traffic restriction at Fântâna Miorița is extended

The traffic restriction in the area of Fântâna Miorița is extended until 31.01.2025, according to the renewed traffic Opinion.

The site activities for the future Gara Băneasa metro station on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, require such measures.

Access to and from Tipografilor Street remains closed.

The turn lane on the Șoseaua București-Ploiești towards Tipografilor Street remains closed.

Motorists who need to travel along Tipografilor Street are advised to reconfigure their route via Poligrafiei Boulevard.

IMPORTANT: Road traffic will continue on two lanes in each direction on Șoseaua București-Ploiești in the above mentioned area.

The implementation of the traffic restrictions is approved by the Technical Traffic Commission of the Bucharest City Hall, Transport Department, Bucharest Streets Administration and Bucharest Road Brigade, valid until 31.01.2025.

Traffic diversion and road signalization in the works area shall be carried out according to the legislation in force.

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 project of public utility, of national interest, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments and additions, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network.

M6 Metro Line is a project for Romania!

Restricted traffic on the DN 1 slip road between Horia Măcelariu Street and Aerogării Boulevard

Starting Wednesday, November 27, 2024, traffic restrictions are in effect for the execution of works at the ventilation plant related to the Gara Băneasa – Aeroport Băneasa interstation on the alignment of the South Section of the objective  “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”.

By the joint Opinion of the C.N.A.I.R and the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police – Road Directorate, for the execution of works on the ventilation plant, road traffic will be closed on the collector road adjacent to DN1 (Șoseaua București-Ploiești), on the sector between Horia Măcelariu Street and Aerogării Boulevard.

As the slip road parallel to DN1 will no longer be accessible, the access to Aerogării Boulevard will be made by detour via Horia Măcelariu Street.

Road and pedestrian signage is carried out according to legal requirements.

The Opinion is valid until 31.12.2024.

Any subsequent changes will be communicated to the general public at the respective time.

We would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route, as well as residents and businesses operating in the vicinity of the work zone for their understanding.

Extension of traffic restriction in the 1 Mai area

Pursuant to the renewed Traffic Notice, road traffic restrictions in the 1 Mai area are extended until 31 December 2024, to allow for the works required to connect to the existing 1 Mai station on the route of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, within the framework of the 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”.

The traffic diversion plan has been approved in compliance with the legislation in force.

Any changes that may arise in the future will be announced in an updated notice.

The traffic restriction introduced on 24 August 2024 at the junction of Calea Griviței and Ion Mihalache Boulevard remains in force, with the provision of the following routes:

• for the direction from Șoseaua Chitilei and Bucureștii Noi Blvd., the alternative will be the route Carpați Street – Mircești Street – Caransebeș Street;

• for the direction from Ion Mihalache Blvd. and Calea Griviței, for the exit from the Capital, the alternative will be the route Clăbucet Street – Aviator Popișteanu Street – Soveja Street – Constanța Bridge.

On Carpați, Mircești and Caransebeș streets, access restriction (except for local residents and public transportation) has been established by a Secondary Traffic Opinion, between 10:00 p.m. – 06:00 a.m., during the works.

For this restriction, temporary road signs are installed from the intersection of Bucureștii Noi Blvd. / Șoseaua Chitilei / Calea Griviței, according to the approved temporary signalization plan, with the signalization of the detour routes via Pajurei Street, Jiului Street to Poligrafiei Blvd.

Road signing and traffic flow are in accordance with the legislation in force, under the supervision and control of the Road Brigade.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. It will have 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.

Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni) is a project of public utility, of national interest, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments and additions, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network.

M6 Metro Line is a project for Romania!

Extension of traffic restriction in Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere

The traffic restriction on Mărăști Blvd., in the Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere area is extended until 31.12.2024, according to the renewed traffic Opinion.

The execution activities at the future metro station, Piața Montreal, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, 1Mai – Tokyo, require traffic modifications necessary to implement the second phase of the Traffic Plan approved in the project.

The traffic diversion plan is authorized by the Polic Road Brigade, by Opinion No. 2792.037, valid for the period 06.11.2024 – 31.12.2024.

Traffic diversion and road signage in the works area are carried out in accordance with the legislation in force.

In addition to phase I of the works on this objective, the current phase involves that pedestrian access from the STB station in Piața Presei Libere to the end of tram line 41 to be directed through Regele Mihai I Blvd., on a signalized route.

Pedestrian crossing will be ensured at the existing crossings in the area/built during the works.

We would like to thank all those affected by the inconvenience of the construction works for the M6 Metro Line for their understanding.

M6 Metro Line is a project for Romania!