The region of Moldova, guided by Iasi, will have a series of opportunities in the coming years, from infrastructure projects for the A7 and A8 highways, to the development of new hubs.
The North-Eastern region of Romania continues its development, investors are targeting locations for production facilities while major infrastructure developments will easily connect the region with the rest of the country.
The A7 highway is in the advanced stages of execution, with an expectation for handover in 2025 and 2026 for the portion leading to Siret. A7 will connect the entire Modova region with Bucharest, quite literally paving the way toward new production and logistics facilities.
Considering the region’s high unemployment rate and low salaries, new investments will markedly change the standard of living for the people in Moldova.
However, Iasi is vocal about prioritizing A8, the highway that connects the city to the western market routes across the Carpathian mountains. Works started towards the west side of the highway (Targu Mures end), with various lots under planning, bidding, or execution. Another important point of A8 is the bridge across the Prut river, at Ungheni, which will enhance the economic, logistics, and cultural exchanges with Republica Moldova, a country timidly making a move towards European integration.
However, considering the complexity and cost of crossing the mountains, the final delivery of A8 might be pushed towards the end of the decade.
