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Notice Regarding the Restriction of Bus Access to the Departures Terminal of Henri Coandă International Airport

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Metrorex announces that, starting 8 December 2025, access for buses to the Departures Terminal of Henri Coandă International Airport in Otopeni will be temporarily restricted. This measure is required to facilitate construction works for the future Aeroport Otopeni metro station, part of the project “Connection of the metro network with Henri Coandă International Airport (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)”.

To ensure a safe working perimeter, the following measures will apply:

• The parking area designated for coaches and minibuses, located at the base of the control tower (in front of the Departures Terminal), will be closed.

• Stopping and parking of buses near the Departures Terminal will no longer be permitted.

• To maintain transport continuity and ensure passenger safety, coaches and minibuses will exclusively use the “Arrivals” Terminal viaduct, in line with the traffic scheme agreed with the National Company of Bucharest Airports.

Access will be properly signposted, and authorised personnel will support vehicle guidance throughout the implementation period.

The diversion is carried out based on CNAB Agreement no. AB-DIPS 1458/18.09.2025, concerning the reorganisation of airport traffic flows during construction works.

For the safety of all road users, Metrorex recommends that travellers allow additional travel time, considering the temporary changes to circulation routes.

The project “Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni. Connection of the metro network with Henri Coandă International Airport – Otopeni” is a public-utility project of national interest, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017. The new metro line will provide a fast and direct connection between Gara de Nord and Henri Coandă International Airport, contributing to the development of the trans-European transport network.

For ongoing updates on construction progress and temporary traffic restrictions, please follow www.magistrala6.ro

Notice regarding temporary traffic restrictions at Henri Coandă International Airport Otopeni

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Between November 6 and 15, 2025, infrastructure works will be carried out, with temporary road signage approved by IPJ Ilfov – Serviciul Rutier..

Starting Friday, November 7, 2025, at 07:30 AM, road traffic, including bus routes, in the Departures area will be diverted to the newly constructed lanes, in accordance with the approved traffic management plan for the works related to the “Aeroport Otopeni” metro station under Metro Line 6.

We thank all road users, residents, travelers, and nearby companies for their understanding and cooperation.

The BUCHAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RAIL ACCESS LINK PROJECT (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.2: Tokyo – Aeroport Otopeni is a public utility project of national interest, established under Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended and supplemented, aiming to meet passenger mobility needs through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

Metro Line 6 will provide a direct connection from Gara de Nord to Henri Coandă International Airport.

Please follow our page and www.magistrala6.ro for regular updates on this topic.

Information Notice regarding Temporary Traffic Restrictions in the Băneasa North Area

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Between 3 and 23 November 2025, road traffic between Strada Jandarmeriei and Bulevardul Dr. Liviu Librescu is temporarily closed to allow construction works at the future “Washington” Metro Station, part of the BUCHAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RAIL ACCESS LINK PROJECT (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.2: Tokyo – Aeroport Otopeni.

During this period, traffic will be diverted along the following route:
-> Aleea Privighetorilor –> Bulevardul Alexandru Nasta –> Bulevardul Dr. Liviu Librescu.

These measures are implemented based on the approval issued by CNAIR and the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police – Traffic Directorate. Road signage will be provided according to the approved traffic management plan. Upon completion of the works, traffic will return to its normal configuration.

We thank all drivers, residents, and local businesses for their understanding and cooperation.

The project “Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni, The Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project” is a public utility investment of national interest, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as subsequently amended, aiming to meet mobility needs by developing the Trans-European Transport Network.

Metro Line 6 will provide a direct connection between Gara de Nord Railway Station and Henri Coandă International Airport.

Traffic restriction in Otopeni

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Metrorex S.A. informs road users that, starting from 9 September 2025, traffic restrictions will be implemented on DN1 – Calea Bucureștilor, in the Otopeni area, for the execution of works at the future “Otopeni” metro station, part of the project “Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Henri Coandă International Airport – Otopeni.”

The works involve utility network diversions and the construction of the station’s basic structure, requiring the following measures:

Traffic configuration on DN1

  • Road traffic will be organised with two lanes in each direction;
  • The central median barrier will be repositioned to allow traffic flow in both directions;
  • For the Bucharest – Ploiești direction, part of the traffic will be diverted through Otopeni’s street network, along the following route: DN1 (km 13+750) – Polonă St. – Floare de Cais St. – Argeș St. – Traian St. – Oituz St. – DN1 (km 14+650).

Other temporary restrictions

  • During the dismantling and installation of the central barrier, restrictions will apply on lane 3 of the Ploiești – Bucharest direction, between 23:00 – 05:00;
  • Pedestrian traffic will be ensured via temporary routes;
  • Vehicle access from DN1 to 23 August St. will be closed. At the same time, traffic from 23 August St. towards DN1 will be suspended.

➡️ Alternative routes:

  • towards Tunari: DN1 – Oituz St. – Floare de Cais St. – 23 August St.;
  • towards DN1 from inside Otopeni: Floare de Cais St. – Polonă St. or Traian St. – Oituz/Mărășești St.
  • Access to the car park in the 23 August St. area will be made via Floare de Cais St.

The restrictions are implemented based on the CNAIR and Poliția Rutieră Approval no. 551907/S4/DB of 19.06.2025, in compliance with Order MI-MT no. 1112/2000 regarding traffic restrictions. Temporary road signage will be carried out according to the plan approved by the authorities.

We thank all road users on the above-mentioned route, as well as residents and companies operating near the work areas, for their understanding.

Metro Line 6 will provide a direct connection from Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport.
On its 14.2 km route, it will comprise 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Băneasa Airport, 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 public utility project 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.

Important announcement regarding metro train traffic on Magistrala 4

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Metrorex informs that, starting with September 1, 2025, there will be temporary changes in train traffic on Magistrala 4 (Gara de Nord 2 – Străulești), as a result of the works for connecting the new Metro Line 6 to the existing network.

Thus, trains will run with a transfer at Jiului station. Passengers will have to get off and change trains at the neighboring line, in the desired direction, to continue their journey.

The changes are necessary due to the temporary closure of line 2 between 1 Mai and Jiului stations, with trains running in both directions on a single track in this area.

These works are part of the Metro Line 6: 1 Mai – Otopeni project, which will directly connect Gara de Nord with Henri Coandă – Otopeni Airport, a project of national interest, declared of public utility by Government Decision no. 496/2017.

At the same time, Metrorex announces improvements in train frequency on other lines:

On Lines 1 and 3, between September 8 and December 31, 2025, the intervals between trains will be reduced:

• from 7 to 6 minutes on weekdays (Monday–Friday)

• from 10 to 9 minutes on weekends and public holidays

We thank our passengers for their understanding and patience! We assure the public that the work is being carried out safely and with maximum efficiency.

Mission of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Bucharest

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Last week, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted a new mission on the progress of the project co-financed under the ROM-P5 Loan Agreement.

A meeting was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure between representatives of the ministry – Mr. Ionuț Săvoiu, Secretary of State, Ms. Mariana Ioniță, Secretary General, Ms. Mihaela Mocanu, Director of the Railway Transport Directorate – the consulting team for the project “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project” (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni) and representatives of Metrorex, led by Ms. Mariana Miclăuș, General Director.

On behalf of JICA, the delegation was led by Mr. Takahiro Goto, Director of the Europe Division, Middle East and Europe Department, and Ms. Asuka Shibuya, Deputy Director, Planning Division.

The delegation also visited the construction site of the future M6 Metro Line , a key project for the fast and modern connection of Bucharest with Henri Coandă Airport.

This is an important step forward for the development of transport infrastructure and the strengthening of Romanian-Japanese cooperation.

Today’s students, tomorrow’s specialists in technical dialog on M6

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Students attending the undergraduate program, second year, at the Faculty of Railways, Roads and Bridges – UTCB participated, as part of their internship, in a technical visit on the construction site of the future M6 Metro Line.

The students visited the future metro station Tokyo, on the SOUTH Section (from where the two TBM machines “Sfânta Maria” and “Sfânta Ana” started the tunneling works to the 1 Mai station) and the future metro station Ion I. C. Brătianu, on the NORTH Section.

On this occasion, the young people could witness the various stages of execution currently underway in the two work zones and received detailed information about the technical processes from the specialists on site.

The meeting was productive and interactive, the students got answers to many questions and were impressed by the complexity of the work and the deployment of human and technical resources.

Metrorex is open to dialog with the academic technical environment, taking into account the fact that the training of these young people must constantly combine theoretical study and practical experience.

Information on traffic restrictions in Otopeni

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In order to execute the preparatory works for the future Otopeni metro station, within “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” the following traffic restrictions have been established in Otopeni:

– The DN1 road towards Bucharest, between km 13+493 and km 14+345, has been restricted to 2 lanes.

– The public transport station for lines 441, 442, 443, 446, 447, 448, 100 and Blue Line, towards Bucharest, has been relocated 50 meters in Bucharest direction.

– The 23 August Street connection with DN 1 road has been closed, affecting the routes of lines 403 and Blue Line.

The restrictions have been implemented according to the Opinion issued by the National Road Infrastructure Management Company (C.N.A.I.R.) and the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police – Road Directorate and comply with the provisions of the MI-MT Order no. 1112/2000 on the establishment of traffic restrictions.

The temporary road signalization related to the restrictions has been implemented according to the plan approved by the above-mentioned authorities.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct connection 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.

M6 Metro Line is a project for Romania!

Effective Dialogue within the Romania – Japan Strategic Partnership

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On 23.06.2025, at the Parliament Palace, the strategic document of cooperation in the field of Transport, Energy and Digitalization was signed, between the Government of Japan, represented by His Excellency Mr. Akiyoshi KATO – Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the Government of Romania, represented by Mrs. Mariana IONIȚĂ – Secretary General at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

During the signing ceremony of the strategic document, which took place at the Palace of the Parliament, the parties involved presented their own strategies in the field of Transport, Energy and Digitalization, the projects currently being implemented, as well as future strategic projects that will lead to sustainable development in the above-mentioned strategic areas.

The General Director of Metrorex, Mariana Miclăuș, took part in the dialog on the occasion of this event together with H.E. Takashi KATAE – Ambassador of Japan in Romania.

After the signing ceremony of the strategic document on cooperation in the field of Transport, Energy and Digitalization, the Japanese delegation made a series of thematic working visits, including to the future M6 Metro Line, financed from the Romanian state budget, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and reimbursable external funds, through the National Recovery and Resilience Program (PNRR) and the ROM-P5 Loan Agreement granted by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

Japanese officials, members of the Japanese Parliament and representatives of some Japanese companies in the region visited the future metro stations Aeroport Băneasa, SOUTH section and Aeroport Otopeni, NORTH section of the future M6 Metro Line. The visit was hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, by the General Director of Metrorex, Mrs. Mariana Miclăuș, by representatives of the contractors involved in the realization of the two sections of the project: Lot 1.1, ALSIM ALARKO – MAKYOL Joint Venture (SOUTH Section, 1 Mai -Tokyo), and Lot 1.2, GULERMAK – SOMET Joint Venture (NORTH Section, Tokyo-Aeroport Otopeni), as well as the project’s Supervisor, PADECO Co., Ltd. – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A. Joint venture.

The airports are open gates to the world, so both objectives visited are representative for the local, regional and international character of the future M6 Metro Line, but also for the strategic partnership between Romania and Japan.

Locally, the future M6 Metro Line will increase the mobility of the population of the Bucharest metropolitan area and the city of Otopeni, regionally it integrates regional air, rail and road transport flows, being the first direct rapid link between Gara de Nord and Otopeni Airport, and internationally it represents a main intermodal connection hub in the trans-European transport network designed to meet the EU objectives in terms of sustainable mobility.

We thank our Japanese partners for their continued support for the development of metro infrastructure!

Visit to the M6 construction site: Otopeni students discover how the metro is built

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On May 29, on the occasion of the near coming Children’s Day, the students of the “Ioan Petruș” Theoretical High School from Otopeni were invited by the contractors appointed for the design and build of the resistance structure, galleries and tunnels, to visit the construction site of the future Ion I.C. Brătianu metro station, part of the M6 Metro Line.

If for Bucharest’s citizens the metro is a regular presence, for Otopeni it is a premiere: a modern mobility project that will link Gara de Nord Station to Henri Coandă International Airport.

The students and teachers chose to turn the visit into an English course in a real-life context – right next to one of the Capital’s most important international transportation hubs. The choice was not by chance: the world’s first metro was inaugurated in London in 1863, and the M6 project today is being carried out by a mixed national and international team, with English as a key working tool.

The children could see a construction stage of the Ion I. C. Brătianu metro station in Otopeni and were engaged in an imaginative exercise which they expressed through ideas and messages written on a board installed on the construction site and through drawings on the theme: “How do I see a metro station?”.

The Metrorex branded event was organized with the participation of the contractors working on the North section (Gulermak – Somet) and on the South section (Alsim Alarko-Makyol Joint Venture) of the future M6 Metro Line and the Project Supervisor, PADECO Co., Ltd. – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A.

Happy anniversary to all the children! We are glad that we could honor this day by meeting the future of urban transportation – a future that we are building, day by day, for them.

We invite you to explore the artistic creations of students from “Ioan Petruș” Theoretical High School in Otopeni, inspired by the recent visit to the construction site of the future Ion I.C. Brătianu metro station, part of the M6 Metro Line project!