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As of Tuesday, 08.10.2024, traffic will resume on lane 1 of the roadway ramp between General Ștefan Holban Street and Selgros Cash & Carry.

Also on this date, lane 2 will be closed to vehicle traffic, for phase 2 of the site activities under 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: 1Mai-Tokyo” at the future metro station Aeroport Băneasa, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.

The restriction and reconfiguration of public traffic on the Bucharest – Ploiești Road for phase 1 and phase 2 of the works for the future M6 Metro Line are in accordance with the Traffic Plan approved by the Joint Approval of C.N.A.I.R. and I.G.P.R.

Road signage is carried out according to legal requirements.

The implementation of the diversion from lane 1 to lane 2 will be carried out between 07.10.2024, 23:00 – 08.10.2024, 06:00, by temporarily diverting traffic on the IKEA Bridge, under the supervision of the Traffic Brigade.

We 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 (TEN-T).

M6 is a project for Romania!

Starting from 05.10.2024, additional traffic restrictions come into force in the area of the Miorița Fountain.

The construction site activities, phase 2, for the future Gara Băneasa metro station on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, require these measures.

Access to and from Tipografilor Street will be completely closed.

The turn lane from București-Ploiești Road to Tipografilor Street will be closed.

Drivers 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 of București-Ploiești Road in the above mentioned area.

The implementation of traffic restrictions is approved by the Technical Traffic Commission of the Bucharest City Hall, Transport Department, Bucharest Streets Administration and Bucharest Traffic Brigade, by Approval No. 2791.889 of 03.10.2024, valid until 09.12.2024.

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

We 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 (TEN-T).

M6 is a project for Romania!

“M6 Metro Line. 1 Mai – Otopeni, Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a project of significant local relevance with a considerable regional and international impact.

One of the strategic financiers of the M6 Project is the Japan International Cooperation Agency – JICA, whose delegation made several official visits to Bucharest on Friday, 20th September 2024.

JICA investors met with representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, including Mr. Ionuț Săvoiu, State Secretary, and Ms. Mariana Ioniță, Secretary General, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Metrorex, under the coordination of Ms. Mariana Miclăuș, General Director, and from the Project Supervisor, International joint venture consisting of PADECO Co., Ltd.  – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A.

The meeting discussed the project’s progress and reviewed the current state of its implementation.

The JICA delegation, led by Mr. Kei Toyama, General Director of the Europe Division, Department for the Middle East and Europe, accompanied by representatives from Metrorex, the Supervisor, and the Constructors, visited the sites of future stations on M6 Metro Line, Gara Băneasa and Tokyo.

The constructor of the South Section, designated for the works on the 1 Mai – Tokyo section, presented the progress made on the two future stations visited.

The progress of the works, recorded in the first half of September 2024 in the M6 Metro Line South Section Site Log, is outlined below:

Video: https://youtu.be/3F4kYz828_I

• For the future Tokyo metro station, 270 metres of guide beam have been installed, along with 47 diaphragm wall panels and 358 plastic piles for soil improvement.
• Works have commenced on the bored piles for the future interstation Aeroport Băneasa – Tokyo; out of a total of 180, 23 piles have been completed.
• At the future Aeroport Băneasa station, 263 metres of guide beam have been installed, along with 24 diaphragm wall panels and 160 plastic piles.
• For the future Gara Băneasa station, 35 diaphragm wall panels and 6 plastic Dwall panels for the TBM (tunnel boring machine) exit have been completed.
• For the future interstation Piața Montreal – Gara Băneasa, 181 bored piles have been completed.
• At the future Piața Montreal station, 191 metres of guide beam and 23 diaphragm wall panels have been installed.
• At the future Expoziției station, 544 metres of guide beam and 45 diaphragm wall panels have been installed, and for the electrical station, 121 metres of guide beam and 17 diaphragm wall panels.
• For the future interstation Pajura – Expoziției, more than 190 piles have been installed.
• At the future Pajura station, 459 metres of guide beam and 10 diaphragm wall panels have been completed. At Access A, 42 bored piles have been installed.
• At the future interstation 1 Mai – Pajura, 32 bored piles have been completed.
• At the future 1 Mai metro station, site organisation works and utility relocation are being carried out.

The traffic restriction on Mărăști Blvd., in the area of Piața Montreal – Piața Presei Libere, is extended until November 15, 2024, according to the renewed Traffic Approval.

Execution activities at the future metro station Piața Montreal on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, within the framework 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” necessitate the closure of the three existing traffic lanes on Mărăști Blvd., between Piața Montreal and Piața Presei Libere.

The traffic diversion plan is endorsed by the Technical Traffic Commission of the Bucharest City Hall, Transportation Department, by Opinion No. 4257/08.04.2024, by the Bucharest Streets Administration, and by the Bucharest Traffic Brigade, by Opinion No. 2791116 SSR/BS/10.05.2024.

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

The detour is signposted by information panels 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.

For pedestrians, crossing is ensured at the existing crossings at the ends of the restricted road section.

We thank all those affected by the discomfort caused by the construction works for M6 Metro Line.

M6 is a project for Romania!

For construction activities under the contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and construction of station structures, galleries, and tunnels. Lot 1. – 1 Mai-Tokyo”, METROREX announces the diversion of road traffic on a section of Expoziției Boulevard. This traffic diversion is scheduled to take effect on 19.09.2024, as part of the construction plan for the future “Expoziției – Piața Montreal” metro interstation, part of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.

The traffic will be diverted in accordance with the plan approved by I.G.P.R. – Traffic Department. Any further changes will be communicated through an updated announcement.

The traffic diversion and road signage in the work area will be implemented in line with current regulations, with traffic management overseen by representatives from the Traffic Brigade, at times agreed with the appointed contractor and with at least 72 hours’ notice.

The construction will take place in two phases, during which traffic on Expoziției Boulevard will alternate, ensuring that at least one lane is maintained for each direction, in compliance with legal width requirements. Pedestrian crossings will be provided at the existing crossings located at each end of the restricted road section.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct link from Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. The 14.2 km route will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Băneasa Airport, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Brussels, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, and Henri Coandă International Airport.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a project of public utility and national interest, as outlined in Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments, ensuring the mobility needs of passengers through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

M6 is a project for Romania!

The traffic restriction on București – Ploiești Road, in the area of Băneasa Train Station – Miorița Fountain, is extended until 08.10.2024, according to the renewed Traffic Permit.

The preparatory activities at the future Gara Băneasa metro station, part of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, under the execution contract “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)”, necessitate the occupation of two traffic lanes on the inbound direction towards Bucharest (lanes I and II).

IMPORTANT: Road traffic will continue to flow on two lanes in each direction on București – Ploiești Road in the aforementioned area.

The traffic diversion plan has been approved by the Technical Traffic Commission within Bucharest City Hall, the Directorate of Transport, the Bucharest Roads Administration, and the Bucharest Traffic Brigade. The traffic diversion and road signage in the construction area are carried out in accordance with the legislation in force.

We thank all road users on the aforementioned route for their understanding.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” project is a public utility project of national interest, as per Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments and completions, ensuring the mobility needs of people through the development of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T).

M6 is a project for Romania!

Yesterday afternoon, at the coordination center of M6 Metro Line, in the main construction site organization near the future “Tokyo” metro station, an important operational meeting was held regarding traffic changes caused by the current and future construction sites of the M6 Metro Line, both in Bucharest and along DN1.

The meeting was organized by Metrorex S.A., together with the Project Supervisor – PADECO Co., Ltd., ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd., and METROUL S.A. – and representatives from the Lot 1.1 Contractor, ALSIM ALARKO – MAKYOL (South Section, 1 Mai-Tokyo), and Lot 1.2 Contractor, GÜLERMAK – SOMET (North Section, Tokyo-Otopeni Airport). Also attending were the Prefect of Bucharest, Mugur Mihai Toader, and his team, along with representatives from Bucharest City Hall (PMB), the General Directorate of Police of Bucharest (DGPMB), the Traffic Police Department (DGPMB-BR), the Bucharest Transport Company (STB), and the Bucharest-Ilfov Public Transport Association (TPBI).

The parties discussed in detail the main issues related to traffic restrictions and deviations caused by construction works on the South (Lot 1.1) and North (Lot 1.2) Sections and analyzed efficient solutions to mitigate the impact of these changes on traffic in Bucharest and on DN1.

Another important topic on the meeting’s agenda, raised by the Contractors, Beneficiary, and Supervisor, was the need for swift approval from the authorities, primarily for traffic deviations, but also for other necessary approvals to minimize delays and additional costs, and to limit the construction time.

All parties agreed to join forces to support the implementation of the M6 project as planned, with minimal impact on traffic participants and residents. They also agreed to schedule regular future meetings to stay informed and to address any issues that may arise during the construction process.

“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 (TEN-T).

M6 is a project for Romania!

The coordination center of the works for the future M6 Metro Line has been visited by important guests. The delegation led by Mr. Hiroyuki Nagahama, Vice-President of the House of Councillors of the National Diet of Japan, Mr. Masaaki Taniai, Mr. Satoshi Inoue and other representative members of the House of Councillors of the Upper House of the Japanese Parliament, together with His Excellency Mr. Takashi Katae, Ambassador of Japan in Romania, met with representatives of the Technical and Investment Department of METROREX and the Project Supervisor, the PADECO Co, Ltd. – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the progress of the project implementation and the perspective of its development within the framework of the Romanian-Japanese strategic partnership, M6 Metro Line being a major investment landmark, which reflects the successful partnership between the two countries.

The guests toured the future Tokyo metro station in the vicinity of the Main Site Organization, the site of the visit of the high officials.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a project of public utility and national interest, as outlined in Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments, ensuring the mobility needs of passengers through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The design and build of the North Section of the new M6 Metro Line is financed from the state budget and from repayable external funds – JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) external credit.

From Tuesday, 03.09.2024, 11:00 p.m., traffic will be restricted on beltway next to the Ikea overpass, which branches off the National Road DN1 at km 8+600.

The traffic restriction starts in front of the “Automobile Bavaria” showroom, on lane 1 of the beltway road that branches off the DN1, between km 8+300 and km 8+450, towards Ploiești – Bucharest, starting Wednesday, 04.09.2024, 05:00.

Road signalization will be carried out according to legal requirements, and the implementation will take place on 03/04.09.2024, between 23:00 – 05:00 a.m..

The traffic restriction occurs in order to carry out the works related to Stage 2 for the upcoming Tokyo metro station, 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: 1Mai-Tokyo”; at the upcoming metro interstation Aeroport Băneasa-Tokyo, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.

The traffic is restricted according to the plan approved jointly by the C.N.A.I.R and I.G.P.R – Traffic Brigade.

The notice is valid until December 31, 2024.

We 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 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).

Gara Băneasa Station, one of the most active construction sites of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section, received today the official visit of the Prime Minister, Marcel Ciolacu, and the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Sorin Grindeanu.

During the visit, the state of works on M6 Metro Line was presented.

The event was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure: Ionuț Săvoiu, Secretary of State, Mariana Ioniță, Secretary General and various other officials.

The visit was hosted by Metrorex through their General Director, Mariana Miclăuș, the Contractors Alsim Alarko-Makyol, Gülermak-Somet and the Project Supervisor – the Padeco Co. Ltd. – Oriental Consultants Global Co. Ltd. – Metroul S.A.

Prime Minister, Marcel Ciolacu emphasized that the only sustainable solution for economic development and for overcoming the traffic problem in Bucharest is to invest in infrastructure, in particular the extension of the metro network.

The Chief of the Executive said that all the necessary resources will be allocated for investments in major infrastructure and said that he would discuss with the Minister of the Interior and the Mayor of Bucharest to find solutions to the traffic problems in Bucharest that will be affected by such works.

The Constructor presented the progress of works for the South Section in general and for the upcoming Gara Băneasa Station, covered by the visit.

The officials discussed with journalists and representatives of the M6 implementation team, emphasizing that this project will continue to enjoy the attention and support of decision-makers for infrastructure investment in Romania.

M6 is a project for Romania!

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni” is a 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).