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The modernization of approximately 50 kilometers of tram lines in Bucharest is set to be completed by December 2029, crucial for securing a non-repayable EU funding of 1.6 billion lei. The city has outlined a schedule for 16 work lots, with some already finished and others yet to start. Initial progress was slow, with only 5.5 kilometers completed by spring 2026. The mayor announced measures to speed up construction. Most lots are expected to be completed by 2027 and 2028, while some deadlines extend to late 2029. Three lots are finished, and several others are in various stages of progress, with contracts awarded to multiple construction firms. The city warns that failure to meet deadlines could jeopardize EU funding.