www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/09/tunelul-momaia-de-pe-

The Momaia tunnel on the Sibiu-Pitești highway cannot open in November due to a lack of specialized personnel for monitoring and emergency interventions, despite completed construction. Transport Minister Ștefan Ovidiu Popa criticized his predecessor for blocking hiring processes. An audit is ongoing, and while the tunnel is ready, the absence of trained staff prevents its operationalization. Discussions are underway to recruit necessary personnel, but no new opening date has been provided. The tunnel is crucial for the highway's functionality, and its delay does not affect the contractual completion deadline set for February 2027.