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Former Secretary of State Horațiu Cosma criticizes Transport Minister Ștefan Ovidiu Popa for planning to revoke an order requiring infrastructure administrators to obtain ministry approval before closing roads, railways, or airport runways. Cosma argues that the order was essential to prevent arbitrary closures that could negatively impact travelers. He cites several examples of problematic infrastructure closures and emphasizes the need for justification and alternative analysis before such decisions. Popa defends the annulment by claiming the order adds unnecessary bureaucracy and delays urgent interventions during emergencies. The order was initially issued to ensure safety during infrastructure work, requiring administrators to provide technical documentation and justifications for closures.