An accident involving two trucks with material damage, no injuries. The cause of the accident was due to excessive speed and failure to take into account the current weather conditions and road surface conditions.
Date: 22.01.2026
Project information, specific objectives and activities
Main goal of the project № ROBG-440 „Ve-TEN - Well connected nodes Giurgiu - Borovo to the Trans-European transport network TEN-T (W-TEN - Well connected nodes Giurgiu - Borovo to TEN-T transport network“ in a negotiated financing procedure , is the improvement of the local road infrastructure, which will lead to better connectivity between the towns of Bolintin-Vale in the district of Giurgiu and the town of Borovo in the municipality of the same name, which will lead to the connection of other secondary and tertiary large cities such as Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo, Vratsa, Ruse, Giurgiu, located at main and public access points of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), generating serious opportunities for cross-border cooperation based on the axis that connects E85 and E70.
The project aims to improve and restore the efficiency of transport infrastructure in two areas: a ring road in the municipality of Giurgiu in Romania and a network of 5 streets in the town of Borovo with a total length of 11.75 km.
The object of the investment intentions in Bulgaria are the following streets / sections of streets:
· Str. Gorna Manastiritsa: Scope - from 1st of May Street to first-class road I-5 / TEN-T network;
· Str. "May 1": Scope - from Hristo Botev Street to Gorna Manastiritsa Street;
· Str. Hristo Botev: Scope - from 1st of May Street to 6th of September Street;
· Str. "September 6": Scope - from Hristo Botev Street to Danube Street / road III-5101 /;
· GORAZD Street. Degree - from Ivan Vazov Street to 6th of September Street.
The project aims to improve and restore the transport and operational qualities of the street network, which provides connectivity of the city with a first-class road I-5, which is an important transport artery and a section of European transport corridor № 9, also part of the streets are a direct connection. with third class roads III-5101 and III-501. Part of the street network of the town of Borovo will be brought into the necessary operational condition for traffic and pedestrian flow under maximum conditions of safety and comfort.
The project also envisages the introduction of safety measures on the restored roads by reducing the number of accidents involving children and students through awareness campaigns in schools and kindergartens. All these measures will be implemented in both countries and through the cooperation of the members of the project implementation teams. The W-TEN project directly contributes to the achievement of the objectives of Priority Axis 1 "Well Connected Region" of the funding program, namely - Improving the planning, development and coordination of cross-border transport systems for better connections with TEN-T transport networks.
The overall goal of the project should be achieved for the restoration of the road network in the Romanian-Bulgarian border area and will allow sustainable development of the region and its connection to TEN-T transport. The cross-border approach is necessary for the development of the economic competitiveness of the regions, as well as the strengthening of the tourist potential in the region, measures that would not be possible without improving the travel conditions between the citizens of the two countries.
Partners:
· Giurgiu County - Romania [RO] - Lead Partner (LP)
· Municipality of Borovo Bulgaria [BG] - Project Partner (PP)
1.1. Specific objectives:
Specific objective №1: Improving the transport infrastructure for better connection with the core and comprehensive TEN-T network in order to facilitate and secure transport of users.
Specific objective №2: Development of a joint traffic management system for "smart mobility" in the cross-border region of Giurgiu - Borovo.
Specific objective №3: Upgrading the public experience and knowledge in the field of safe traffic measures in the cross-border area of Giurgiu - Borovo for better coordination of the transport system.
1.2. Project activities:
The envisaged activities of the project are included in the priority axis of the Program №1: “Well-connected region”, specific objective № 1.1: “Support for the planning, development and coordination of cross-border transport systems to improve the connections with the TEN-T transport network.
Activities related to construction and installation work:
· Activity 1: Engineering - Design, execution of construction and installation works and exercise of author's supervision
· Activity 2: Construction supervision
Accompanying activities:
Activity 1: Project management
Activity 2: Development of a traffic management plan
Activity 3: Mapping of “black-mapping” points on the streets of Borovo and module / application - integrated information system for traffic safety measures
Activity 4: Summary of the study "New opportunities for traffic management and traffic safety measures in the area of Giurgiu - Borovo" - based on mapping
Activity 5: Translation services
Activity 6: Awareness campaign, includes
