Bucharest City Hall carries out works on Calea Rahovei–Șoseaua Progresul and changes STB routes

Bucharest City Hall began work on Thursday to modernize the Calea Rahovei–Șoseaua Progresul intersection. The project includes replacing the tram tracks and repairing the road surface, which has been affected by numerous potholes. The work is being carried out by STB employees and will continue over the weekend, with completion scheduled by November 1.

During the works, the routes of several tram lines will be changed. Lines 1 and 10 will run between Romprim and Ghencea, and between Romprim and Piața Unirii, respectively. Line 23 will operate between Piața Vitan and Faur, line 25 between Depoul Alexandria and Depoul Militari, and line 32 between Depoul Alexandria and Ghencea.

To serve passengers along the affected section, shuttle lines 610, between Șura Mare and the Strada Progresului–Calea 13 Septembrie intersection, and 632, between Șoseaua Progresului and Piața Unirii 2, will be introduced. Tram line 47 will be suspended.

In addition, capacity will be increased on tram lines 5, 7, 11 and 27. According to the municipality, public transport will return to normal on Monday, under the conditions announced by the authorities.