Comarnic Bypass
Constructii Drumuri si Poduri
About the project:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Comarnic Bypass – SC FRASINUL SRL has begun executing a major project both for the company and for Romania’s road infrastructure network: “Complementary Road Access for A3 Comarnic Discharge.” This objective will significantly help ease traffic on DN1 – one of the busiest national roads in the country.
The project involves building a bypass around the city of Comarnic, in Prahova County, approximately 6 kilometers long with two traffic lanes. The works include constructing three new bridges, an overpass over the Prahova River and the Ploiesti–Brasov railway, as well as roundabouts at the intersections with DN1, designed to efficiently handle traffic generated by the bypass and the urban area.
The new infrastructure will ensure the connection between DN1 and the future Ploiești–Brașov highway (A3), through the western part of Comarnic, becoming a key element in the reconfiguration of regional traffic.
The project is being implemented based on a partnership between the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) and the Prahova County Council, signed in December 2022.
FRASINUL takes on the role of general contractor responsibly and guarantees the execution of works to the highest quality standards, actively contributing to the modernization of the national road infrastructure.
Technical Features
The Comarnic bypass is approximately 6 km long, with two traffic lanes, and is designed to bypass the city from the west. The project includes:
- Construction of three new bridges;
- Construction of an overpass over the Prahova River and the Ploiești–Brașov railway;
- Arrangement of roundabouts at the intersections with DN1.
Work Progress
Currently, works are in full progress. Earthworks, consolidation works, and structural elements for the bridges are underway. At kilometer 5+880.00, work is ongoing on reinforced earth construction, while operations for filling and installing tie rods for basin-type reinforcements are simultaneously carried out.
Also, the first beams have been installed at the overpass over the Prahova River and the Bucharest–Brașov railway, marking major progress in the infrastructure execution.
Project Impact
The completion of the Comarnic bypass will significantly reduce congestion on DN1 and improve access to the tourist resorts in the Prahova Valley. This project reconfirms FRASINUL SRL’s capacity to implement complex national road infrastructure works.
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